The Soldier's Friend

Ray E. Boomhower

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The Soldier's Friend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ray E. Boomhower

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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.

Themes

Biography & AutobiographyMilitaryHistoryCourageFriendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: loss & grief. 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 Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief Physical/Safety: Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

152 pages
28,113 words
3h 7m read-aloud
ISBN
9780871952004
Pages
152
Publisher
Indiana Historical Society
Published
August 15, 2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
28,113
Read-Aloud
~3h 7m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

War correspondents

Subjects

Biography & AutobiographyAutobiographyBiography/AutobiographyMilitaryJournalistsPress CoverageUnited StatesWar CorrespondentsWorld War, 1939-1945