Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone
John Mason Lt Brown
Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Opening of the Wilderness
by John Mason Lt Brown
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Daniel Boone races through the dense forest, every snap of a twig echoing danger. His heart pounds as he faces unknown threats in the wild frontier. Suddenly, a shadow moves just ahead—what will happen next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book presents an engaging fictionalized account of Daniel Boone's life, focusing on his adventures and challenges in the American wilderness. Suitable for ages 13-18, it offers historical insights with action-driven storytelling but contains no graphic content or mature themes. Parents should note it blends fact and fiction to bring history to life for young readers.
Why we rated Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone 9LP
Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 176 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone explores american history: c 1500 to c 1900, historical figures, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about american history: c 1500 to c 1900, historical figures, adventure.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781402751196
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Sterling Publishing Company
- Published
- November 1, 2007
- Type
- Nonfiction