Story of Daniel Boone
William Cunningham
Story of Daniel Boone
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by William Cunningham
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know Daniel Boone once faced wild forests and daring adventures that shaped America’s story? He wasn’t just a frontiersman—he was a trailblazer with secrets waiting to be uncovered, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictionalized account of Daniel Boone’s life introduces young readers to the adventures and challenges faced by this American pioneer. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a mix of historical facts and engaging storytelling, ideal for readers interested in early American history. The book is gentle in tone with no intense content, making it appropriate for middle-grade audiences.
Why we rated Story of Daniel Boone 10C
Story of Daniel Boone is written at a Level 5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 6.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Story of Daniel Boone works for readers up to grade 7.0.
We rate Story of Daniel Boone as 10C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Story of Daniel Boone explores historical, adventure, biography, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, biography.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780590405362
- Publisher
- Scholastic
- Published
- June 1986
- Type
- Fiction