At Aboukir and Acre
G. A. Henty
At Aboukir and Acre
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Story of Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt
by G. A. Henty
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What does it take to face danger and adventure on distant battlefields? Imagine being caught in the heat of historic battles at Aboukir and Acre, where courage and quick thinking decide the fate of heroes. Will you stand strong or be swept away by the storm of war?
Themes
Quick Assessment
At Aboukir and Acre is a historical fiction novel by G. A. Henty that explores key battles in early 19th-century history through the eyes of young protagonists. Suitable for teens ages 13-18, it offers a vivid portrayal of courage and conflict, with some depictions of battle that may require parental guidance. The book is unabridged and part of a comprehensive collection of Henty's historical novels.
Why we rated At Aboukir and Acre 12MP
At Aboukir and Acre is written at a Level 7 reading level across 368 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, At Aboukir and Acre works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate At Aboukir and Acre as 12MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from 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, At Aboukir and Acre explores historical, adventure, coming of age, and people & places — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, coming of age.
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
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal 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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781590870242
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Robinson Books
- Published
- October 1, 2002
- Type
- Fiction