William Bradford

Gary D. Schmidt

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William Bradford

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Plymouth's Faithful Pilgrim

by Gary D. Schmidt

Reading Level 8 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

William Bradford leaves behind his comfortable life in England to journey across the ocean aboard the Mayflower, seeking a place where he and his fellow Pilgrims can practice their faith freely. Facing a mysterious and challenging new world, he works tirelessly to build a community based on fairness and cooperation with both settlers and Native Americans. His story captures the courage and hope of those striving to create a new beginning.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
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
7
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
43,459 words
4h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
0802851487
Pages
200
Publisher
Eerdmans Books For Young Readers
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
43,459
Read-Aloud
~4h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Bradford, William, 1590-1657PilgrimsMassachusettsNew Plymouth, 1620-1691Plymouth