The first crusade

Susan Edgington

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The first crusade

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Capture of Jerusalem in AD 1099

by Susan Edgington

Library of the Middle Ages

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the dramatic journey of knights and pilgrims as they set out on a daring mission to reclaim the holy city of Jerusalem. Experience the challenges, battles, and faith that shaped a pivotal moment in history during the First Crusade. This adventure brings to life the people and events that sparked one of the most famous quests of the Middle Ages.

Themes

HistoricalAdventureFaithWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, physical danger, historical. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Physical Danger Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

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

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
7,960 words
53m read-aloud
ISBN
0823942147
Pages
64
Publisher
Rosen Reference
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,960
Read-Aloud
~53 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

CrusadesFirst, 1096-1099Church HistoryMiddle Ages, 600-1500JerusalemLatin Kingdom, 1099-1244