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Vlad the Impaler

Bloodthirsty Medieval Prince

by John M Shea

History's Most Murderous Villains

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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 fierce story of Vlad III, a 15th-century ruler known for his fearsome method of punishing enemies by impaling them. Explore how his harsh actions fueled legends and how his fight against invaders shaped his legacy as both a villain and a hero. Engaging sidebars and facts bring this historical figure to life for curious young readers.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalBiographySocial JusticeWar & Conflict

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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

Realistic Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781482448085
Pages
32
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published
Aug 15, 2016
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,336

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Europe, historyEurope, juvenile literatureKings, queens, rulers, etc.Kings and rulers, juvenile literature