Boston Revolts! (The American Adventure Series #9)

Susan Martins Miller

Cover of Boston Revolts! (The American Adventure Series #9)

Boston Revolts! (The American Adventure Series #9)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Martins Miller

Illustrated by Adam Wallenta

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Boston in 1764 isn't just a city—it's a powder keg ready to explode. Twelve-year-old Kathleen and her brother William step right into the heart of a fiery riot, risking everything to help a wounded soldier. Their courage shows that even kids can change history when the stakes are this high.

Themes

History - United StatesHistorical FictionFamilyCourageSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

Set in the tense pre-Revolutionary Boston of 1764, this historical fiction follows twelve-year-old Kathleen and her older brother as they navigate dangerous political unrest to aid a wounded British soldier during a riot. The story presents an engaging and age-appropriate introduction to early American history for readers aged 9 to 12, with mild peril related to mob violence. It offers valuable themes of bravery and historical context without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

152 pages
ISBN
9780791055830
Pages
152
Publisher
Chelsea House
Published
December 1999
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

United States/GeneralHistoricalUnited StatesColonialBostonBrothers and SistersChristian Life