Twentieth-Century Writers 1950-1990 (American Profiles) (American Profiles)

Tom Verde

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Twentieth-Century Writers 1950-1990 (American Profiles) (American Profiles)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom Verde

Reading Level 4-5 9LT Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what inspired the famous American writers of the 1950s to 1990s? Imagine stepping into their worlds where stories came alive and shaped a generation. What secrets do their lives hold that changed literature forever?

Themes

Literary StudiesHistoricalBiographyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book offers concise biographies of influential American writers from 1950 to 1990, continuing from an earlier volume covering 1900-1950. It provides young readers aged 13-18 with accessible insights into key literary figures and their contributions during the postwar period. The content is appropriate for middle to high school students interested in literary studies and American history.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LT — Light — Thematic
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9780816029679
Pages
176
Publisher
Facts on File
Published
February 1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Literary Studies: 16th to 18th CenturiesNovels, Other Prose & Writers: From C 1900 -Postwar Period, 1945 to C 2000Young Adult FictionAmerican EnglishUSABiography & Autobiography20th CenturyAmerican AuthorsAuthors, American