A splendid little war
by S. D. Jones
Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 13+
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.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalJournalismFamily
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
Details
- ISBN
- 0822447576
- Pages
- 69
- Publisher
- Fearon Education
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 11,290
Subjects
Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Juvenile fiction.Spanish-American War, 1898 -- Fiction.Journalism -- Fiction.Family life -- Fiction.Juvenile fictionJournalismFamily lifeFictionSpanish-American War, 1898