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Brave kids

by Susan E. Goodman

Brave Kids; Ready-for-Chapters

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

At just twelve years old, Robert Henry Hendershot shows incredible courage when he joins the Union Army and plays his drum bravely during a fierce battle. Despite challenges from his commander, he stays strong and stands his ground in the thick of the fight. This tale highlights the bravery and determination of a young drummer boy during the Civil War.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalCourageComing of AgeFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0689849818
Pages
56
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
4,911

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Hendershot, Robert Henry, b. 1850 -- Juvenile literature.Hendershot, Robert Henry, b. 1850.Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862 -- Juvenile literature.Drummers (Musicians) -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Child soldiers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Pontoon bridges -- Virginia -- Rappahannock River -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.Rappahannock River (Va.) -- History, Military -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.Soldiers.Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862.United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Juvenile -- Juvenile literature.United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.