Andi's war

Billi Rosen

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Andi's war

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Billi Rosen

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What does it take to be brave when the world around you is torn apart by war? Andi’s parents are off fighting for what they believe in, but at home, she's facing her own challenges against Aristo, the cruel son of the Chief of Police. Can Andi stand up to danger and protect her family when everything feels so uncertain?

Themes

HistoricalFamilyCourageWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

Set during Greece's Civil War, this middle-grade novel follows Andi, a young girl whose parents are fighting on the Communist side while she confronts local threats at home. The book explores themes of courage, family loyalty, and the impact of political conflict on children. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril and conflict related to historical wartime circumstances.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

136 pages
ISBN
0140344047
Pages
136
Publisher
Puffin
Published
1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

GreeceCivil War, 1944-1949Greece Civil War, 1944-1949GrandmothersHistory 1944-1949

Places

Greece