At Agincourt
G. A. Henty
At Agincourt
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Story of the White Hoods of Paris
by G. A. Henty
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What would you do if you found yourself in the middle of a great battle long ago? Imagine the clash of swords and the roar of thousands as the fate of a kingdom hangs in the balance. Can courage and cleverness turn the tide at Agincourt?
Quick Assessment
This historical novel set during the Battle of Agincourt offers young readers a vivid glimpse into medieval warfare and chivalry. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it explores themes of bravery and history through a fictional narrative. The book contains some archaic language and historical descriptions but no content likely to be inappropriate for this age group.
Why we rated At Agincourt 12LE
At Agincourt is written at a Level 8 reading level across 400 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, At Agincourt works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate At Agincourt as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, At Agincourt explores historical, adventure, coming of age, and family — 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 whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9781590870273
- Pages
- 400
- Publisher
- Robinson Books
- Published
- October 1, 2002
- Type
- Fiction