What reading level is Bushwhackers?

Bushwhackers by Jennifer Johnson Garrity is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bushwhackers appropriate for?

Bushwhackers is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: War & Conflict, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief.

Does Bushwhackers have any content warnings?

Bushwhackers has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: War & Conflict, Fear & Anxiety, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Bushwhackers

Jennifer Johnson Garrity

Bushwhackers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Civil War Adventure

by Jennifer Johnson Garrity

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Missouri was a land where friends could become foes overnight, and every choice meant danger during the Civil War. In this story, the bravest kids discover what it takes to survive when the very ground they walk on is divided. Their courage shows that even in the darkest times, hope can light the way.

Themes

Historical - Military & WarsHistorical - United States - 19th CenturyFamily Survival Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Set during the Civil War in Missouri, this historical novel explores the complex realities of a slave state that stayed in the Union. It offers middle-grade readers a nuanced look at loyalty, conflict, and life in a divided America. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes themes of war, historical tensions, and the impact on everyday families.