Cover of Brothers far from home

Brothers far from home

The World War I Diary of Eliza Bates

by Jean Little

Dear Canada

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Eliza misses her brothers who have gone off to fight in the war and wishes for their safe return. As she navigates her feelings of hope and worry, she longs for someone to share her thoughts with during these uncertain times. This heartfelt story captures the challenges of family and courage during World War I.

Representation & Themes

FamilyHistoricalWorld WarBrothers and sistersComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Family Change Social: War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
043996900X
Pages
235
Publisher
Markham, Ont. : Scholastic Canada
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
49,724

Genres

Canada

Subjects

World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada -- Juvenile fiction.World War, 1914-1918 -- Canada -- Fiction.Brothers and sisters -- Fiction.Family life -- Ontario -- Fiction.Diaries -- Fiction.Canada -- History -- 1914-1945 -- Juvenile fiction.Uxbridge (Ont. : Township) -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.Ontario -- History -- 20th century -- Fiction.Canada -- History -- 1914-1945 -- Fiction.World War, 1914-1918Brothers and sistersDiariesFamily life in fictionJuvenile fictionDiaries in fictionFamily lifeFictionBrothers and sisters in fictionCanada in fictionOntario in fictionWorld War, 1914-1918 in fictionHistoryChildren's fictionWorld war, 1914-1918, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionFamily life, fictionOntario, fictionDiaries, fiction

Places

CanadaOntarioUxbridge (Ont. : Township)