Battles
Ian Hogg
Battles
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Concise Dictionary
by Ian Hogg
The text is written at a 6th 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
Did you know that a single battle could change the entire world? From ancient warriors at Marathon to fierce fights at Goose Green, these confrontations shaped history in ways you won’t believe—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores over 500 pivotal battles that have significantly influenced world history, providing detailed accounts suitable for young readers aged 13 to 18. It offers a comprehensive look at historical conflicts without graphic content, making it appropriate for middle to high school students interested in history.
Why we rated Battles 11LP
Battles is written at a Level 6 reading level across 232 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Battles works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Battles as 11LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Historical War & Conflict.
Thematically, Battles explores historical, war & conflict, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, war & conflict, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780785794967
- Pages
- 232
- Publisher
- Bt Bound
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction