Battle for Jericho [Library Edition]
Gene Gant
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Battle for Jericho [Library Edition]
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gene Gant
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
The sharp scent of rain mixes with the buzz of whispered rumors in Webster's Glen, a town where secrets can feel heavier than the storm clouds overhead. When Jericho's angry decision leads to unexpected consequences, the quiet streets become the backdrop for a deeper journey—one that challenges everything he thought he knew about himself. What if discovering who you really are could change your whole world?
Quick Assessment
Set in a small, conservative town, this middle-grade novel explores themes of identity, friendship, and acceptance as 16-year-old Jericho grapples with his emerging sexuality amidst family and community pressures. It thoughtfully addresses LGBTQ+ topics and the challenges of self-discovery, making it appropriate for readers ages 9-12 with some parental guidance recommended due to mature themes around sexuality and family conflict.
Why we rated Battle for Jericho [Library Edition] 11IE
Battle for Jericho [Library Edition] is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Battle for Jericho [Library Edition] works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Battle for Jericho [Library Edition] as 11IE ("Intense — 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, social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Sexual Identity, Family Conflict.
Thematically, Battle for Jericho [Library Edition] explores friendship, coming of age, family, and lgbtq+ representation — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
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
11IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 9781623809171
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Harmony Ink Press
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction