Wilderness

Doug Peterson

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Wilderness

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Doug Peterson

American Chronicles

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

After being forced to leave Massachusetts, Roger Williams ventures into the untamed wilderness to establish Rhode Island. Amid growing conflicts between English settlers and Native American tribes, he strives to build peace and understanding in a challenging new land. This gripping tale blends history and adventure, capturing a pivotal moment in early America.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, social conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Realistic Violence Physical Danger Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,466 words
16m read-aloud
ISBN
9781098256340
Pages
32
Publisher
Graphic Novels
Published
2025
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,466
Read-Aloud
~16 min
Text Density
Light Text

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