The Jamestown Colony cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 7.3
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 13506
Points per Word 0.000148
Page Count 112
Points per Page 0.017857

Description

This book explores the historic events, people, and situations surrounding the establishment of the Jamestown Colony in 1607.

Quick Summary

From the first log being placed on the swampy shore to the tense negotiations with Powhatan, the story of Jamestown bursts with moments that feel like a real-life survival game. Kids will love the way the narrative mixes daring shipwrecks, secret plots, and a cast of colorful characters who fight hunger, disease, and each other for the colony's survival. If your kid loves the mix of history and mystery found in the "I Survived" series, they'll be hooked on the same pulse-pounding curiosity here. It's perfect for middle-grade readers ages 9-13 (grades 4-8) who want a quick, high-interest read that feels like a time-travel adventure.