The Jamestown Colony

Peter Benoit

Cover of The Jamestown Colony

The Jamestown Colony

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Peter Benoit

Cornerstones of Freedom, Third Series

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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 story behind one of America's first settlements and explore the challenges faced by the Jamestown Colony. Dive into fascinating historical events and meet the people who helped shape the nation's beginnings through vivid storytelling and captivating visuals. This journey brings history to life for curious young readers.

Themes

HistoryAdventureJuvenile literature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. 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

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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6,619 words
44m read-aloud
ISBN
9780531230589
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
6,619
Read-Aloud
~44 min

Genres

Subjects

Jamestown, HistoryVirginia

Places

Jamestown (Va.)Virginia