The Prince of Frogtown

Rick Bragg

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The Prince of Frogtown

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rick Bragg

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A vivid journey through the challenging life of a man battling alcoholism in the rural South, intertwined with heartfelt reflections on fatherhood and personal growth. This story explores the complex bonds between fathers and sons across generations, revealing struggles, resilience, and love. Readers will witness a powerful blend of past hardships and present hopes.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include substance use, illness & injury, death of major character. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Substance Use Illness & Injury Death of Major Character Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

288 pages
81,400 words
9h 3m read-aloud
ISBN
9781400040407
Pages
288
Publisher
Knopf
Published
May 6, 2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
81,400
Read-Aloud
~9h 3m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

Biography & AutobiographyAutobiographyFathers and SonsJournalistsStepfathersUnited StatesBiography/AutobiographyWorking Class WhitesFamilyNonfictionBragg, RickJournalists, BiographyAlabama, BiographyWorking Class White People

People

Rick Bragg

Places

AlabamaUnited States