The Soldier's Friend
by Ray E. Boomhower
Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 7th 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 extraordinary journey of Ernie Pyle, a World War II journalist who shared the daily lives of soldiers through his heartfelt stories. Follow his path from childhood to becoming a Pulitzer Prize winner known for bringing the realities of war to readers everywhere. Filled with vintage photos, this inspiring biography reveals the courage and compassion behind his reporting.
Representation & Themes
Biography & AutobiographyMilitaryHistoryCourageFriendship
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 Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief Physical/Safety: Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780871952004
- Pages
- 152
- Publisher
- Indiana Historical Society
- Published
- August 15, 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 28,113
Genres
War correspondents
Subjects
Biography & AutobiographyBiography / AutobiographyBiography/AutobiographyGeneralMilitaryBiographyJournalistsJuvenile literaturePress coverageUnited StatesWar correspondentsWorld War, 1939-1945