The illustrated story of President Brigham Young
Della Mae Rasmussen
The illustrated story of President Brigham Young
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Della Mae Rasmussen
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Brigham Young was a leader who changed history by guiding thousands through unknown lands to a new home! His courage and faith helped shape a whole community in the wild Salt Lake Valley. Discover why his story still inspires people today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated biography introduces early readers to Brigham Young, the second president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, focusing on his leadership and pioneering journey to the Salt Lake Valley. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book presents historical events in an accessible and age-appropriate way, highlighting themes of faith, perseverance, and community building. Parents should note that the content is framed from a faith-based perspective relevant to Mormon history.
Why we rated The illustrated story of President Brigham Young 7C
The illustrated story of President Brigham Young is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The illustrated story of President Brigham Young works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The illustrated story of President Brigham Young as 7C ("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, The illustrated story of President Brigham Young explores historical, biography, family, faith, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, biography, family.
- ✓ 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
7C — 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0938762028
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Eagle Systems International
- Published
- 1982
- Type
- Nonfiction