The Delaware Colony

Jean F. Blashfield

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The Delaware Colony

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean F. Blashfield

Spirit of America; Our Thirteen Colonies

Reading Level 6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th 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

Discover the fascinating journey of Delaware from its early settlement in 1631 by David Pietersen de Vries to becoming a state in 1787. This engaging tale brings to life the people and events that shaped Delaware’s colonial past and its path to statehood. Perfect for young readers eager to explore American history through captivating stories.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
3,918 words
26m read-aloud
ISBN
1567666108
Pages
40
Publisher
Child's World
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,918
Read-Aloud
~26 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

DelawareColonial Period, Ca. 1600-17751775-1865