What reading level is 1776?

1776 by Elizabeth Massie is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is 1776 appropriate for?

1776 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does 1776 have any content warnings?

1776 has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is 1776?

1776 by Elizabeth Massie is 215 pages.

1776

Elizabeth Massie

1776

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel of the American Revolution

by Elizabeth Massie

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

What would you do if your country was fighting for freedom, but not everyone was free? Sixteen-year-old Caleb lives on a Maryland farm where whispers of war with King George’s soldiers fill the air. When the British promise freedom to slaves who fight for them, Caleb faces a choice that could change everything.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Family Social Justice Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set during the American Revolution, this historical fiction follows Caleb, a free Black teenager in Maryland, as he navigates the complex realities of war and slavery. The book explores themes of loyalty, freedom, and moral dilemmas appropriate for middle-grade readers, with sensitive treatment of historical context and racial issues. Parents should be aware that the story deals with slavery and wartime challenges in an age-appropriate manner.