What reading level is Acts of Courage?

Acts of Courage by Pamela Horner is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Acts of Courage appropriate for?

Acts of Courage is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

Does Acts of Courage have any content warnings?

Acts of Courage has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Acts of Courage?

Acts of Courage by Pamela Horner is 186 pages.

Acts of Courage

Pamela Horner

Acts of Courage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pamela Horner

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Fen is no ordinary fourth grader—he’s hiding a secret that changes everything. Suddenly, he’s pulled from his classroom in Indiana all the way back to 1778, right into the middle of a daring Revolutionary War adventure. What if the challenge he’s faced all along is actually the key to his greatest strength?

Themes

Historical Adventure Coming of Age Disability RepresentationSelf-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows Fen, a fourth grader who secretly struggles with dyslexia, as he is transported back to 1778 to join George Rogers Clark’s expedition during the Revolutionary War. The story combines adventure with themes of self-discovery and resilience, portraying dyslexia in a positive light. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers an engaging way to learn history while encouraging children to embrace their unique challenges.