The Bombing of Darwin The Diary of Tom Taylor My Story

Alan Tucker

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The Bombing of Darwin The Diary of Tom Taylor My Story

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Diary of Tom Taylor, Darwin, 1942

by Alan Tucker

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th 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

The Diary of Tom Taylor, Darwin, 1942. When fourteen-year-old Tom Taylor moves to Darwin with his family, he hardly guesses that tragedy will soon change his life forever. Although Tom helps to dig slit trenches, and though the Japanese edge closer through Malaysia and Singapore, the war seems far away.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

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Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

199 pages
ISBN
9781865043630
Pages
199
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Published
Mar 20, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Darwin (N.T.)

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