What reading level is A Time For Courage (Dear America Series)?

A Time For Courage (Dear America Series) by Kathryn Lasky is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A Time For Courage (Dear America Series) appropriate for?

A Time For Courage (Dear America Series) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Historical War Context, Social Change.

What genre is A Time For Courage (Dear America Series)?

A Time For Courage (Dear America Series) is fiction — Diaries.

Does A Time For Courage (Dear America Series) have any content warnings?

A Time For Courage (Dear America Series) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Historical War Context, Social Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A Time For Courage (Dear America Series)?

A Time For Courage (Dear America Series) by Kathryn Lasky is 228 pages.

A Time For Courage (Dear America Series)

Kathryn Lasky

A Time For Courage (Dear America Series)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Suffragette Diary of Kathleen Bowen

by Kathryn Lasky

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you were thirteen and the world around you was changing faster than you could keep up? Imagine living in Washington, D.C., in 1917, where people are fighting for women’s right to vote and a war is raging across the ocean. How would you find the courage to face your own challenges while history is being made?

Themes

Coming of Age FamilyHistorySocial JusticeWomen's SuffrageWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction diary follows thirteen-year-old Kathleen Bowen as she navigates life in Washington, D.C. during 1917. The story touches on important themes such as the women's suffrage movement and World War I, while also exploring everyday family and school experiences. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a thoughtful look at a pivotal time in history with age-appropriate content.

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Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Historical War Context Social Change

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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