United Nations--peacekeeper?
Edward James Johnson
United Nations--peacekeeper?
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edward James Johnson
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The United Nations might just be the world’s biggest team of peacekeepers! They work together to stop fights and keep everyone safe, even in the toughest places. Discover how this global team helps make the world a calmer place for all of us.
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the peacekeeping efforts of the United Nations in a simple and engaging way. Suitable for ages 5-8, the book explains the UN's role in maintaining peace around the world without graphic or intense content. It provides an accessible introduction to global cooperation and the importance of working together for peace.
Why we rated United Nations--peacekeeper? 8C
United Nations--peacekeeper? is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, United Nations--peacekeeper? works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate United Nations--peacekeeper? as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, United Nations--peacekeeper? explores adventure, social justice, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, social justice, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1568472676
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Raintree
- Published
- 1995
- Type
- Fiction