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Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone

John Mason Lt Brown

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Sterling Point Books: Daniel Boone

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Opening of the Wilderness

by John Mason Lt Brown

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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

American history: c 1500 to c 1900Historical figuresAdventure

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 — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9781402751196
Pages
176
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company
Published
November 1, 2007
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

American History: C 1500 to C 1900Historical FiguresC 1700 to C 1800Biography & AutobiographyHistoricalUnited States/GeneralStudy NotesSparkNotesUnited States/State & LocalExplorersFrontier and Pioneer LifeKentuckyPioneersDiscovery and ExplorationDiscoveries in GeographyBoone, Daniel, 1734-1820BooneDaniel1734-1820Kentucky, History

People

Daniel Boone (1734-1820)

Places

Kentucky