America fights the tide, 1942

Devaney. John.

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America fights the tide, 1942

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Devaney. John.

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

World War IIHistoricalAdventureMilitary Experience

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.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

217 pages
ISBN
9780802769985
Pages
217
Publisher
Walker & Company
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

World War, 1939-1945United StatesWorld Warfastfst01180924

Places

United States