A splendid little war

S. D. Jones

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A splendid little war

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by S. D. Jones

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Olive Dunford faces a tough reality when her newspaper stories unexpectedly affect someone she loves, making her question the power of her words and the impact of journalism during a time of war. Set against the backdrop of the Spanish-American War, this tale explores family bonds and the responsibility that comes with telling the truth. Olive's journey reveals how history and personal lives intertwine in surprising ways.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict. 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

War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

69 pages
11,290 words
1h 15m read-aloud
ISBN
0822447576
Pages
69
Publisher
Fearon Education
Published
1989
Type
Fiction
Word Count
11,290
Read-Aloud
~1h 15m
Text Density
Standard

Subjects

Spanish-American War, 1898JournalismFamily Life