Cover of Flags of our fathers

Flags of our fathers

by Bradley, James

Reading Level 8-9 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Experience the intense struggle and bravery of soldiers during one of World War II's fiercest battles. Follow the courageous men who became symbols of hope as they raised the flag on Iwo Jima, capturing a moment that changed history forever. This gripping narrative reveals the human stories behind the iconic image and the sacrifices made in the heat of war.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictBiographyCourageSacrifice

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Physical Danger Realistic Violence Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0553111337
Pages
376
Publisher
Bantam
Published
2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
117,916

Genres

History

Subjects

Bradley, John Henry, -- 1923-1994Rosenthal, Joe, -- 1911-United States. -- Marine Corps -- BiographyIwo Jima, Battle of, 1945 -- Pictorial worksPhotographs -- History -- 20th centuryWorld War, 1939-1945 -- PhotographyMarines -- United States -- BiographyPhotographsUnited StatesIwo Jima, Battle of, 1945Iwo Jima, Battle of, Japan, 1945United States. Marine CorpsPhotographyCampaignsNonfictionWorld War, 1939-1945MarinesPictorial worksJuvenile literatureBiographyHistoryIwo Jima, Battle of (Japan : 1945) fast (OCoLC)fst00980908World War (1939-1945) fast (OCoLC)fst01180924Large type booksUnited states, marine corps, juvenile literatureWorld war, 1939-1945, juvenile literatureUnited states, marine corps, biographyWorld war, 1939-1945, pictorial worksSchlachtErlebnisberichtWorld war, 1939-1945, photography

People

Joe Rosenthal (1911-)Joe Rosenthal (1911-2006)John Henry Bradley (1923-1994)

Places

United States