America fights the tide, 1942
Devaney. John.
America fights the tide, 1942
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Devaney. John.
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
1942 was the year America stood strong against the tide of World War II, and this book puts you right in the middle of the action. From the roar of fighter planes to the tense moments on enemy beaches, the bravery of soldiers, sailors, and pilots shows why their fight mattered to the world’s future.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book provides a vivid look at America’s role in World War II during 1942, using brief stories, photographs, and maps to engage readers. It offers historical insight appropriate for ages 9-12, portraying wartime experiences with respect and without graphic content. Parents should note that the book includes realistic depictions of war settings but handles them in a way suitable for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated America fights the tide, 1942 11ME
America fights the tide, 1942 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 217 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, America fights the tide, 1942 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate America fights the tide, 1942 as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, America fights the tide, 1942 explores world war ii, historical, adventure, and military experience — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about world war ii, historical, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780802769985
- Pages
- 217
- Publisher
- Walker & Company
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction