Charlie Wilcox's Great War

Sharon E. McKay

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Charlie Wilcox's Great War

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon E. McKay

Reading Level 4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th 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

Seventeen-year-old Charlie Wilcox returns home to Newfoundland after fighting in World War I, carrying a secret that could shake his close-knit village. As he reunites with friends and family, Charlie faces the challenge of healing from the past and confronting the heavy losses the war has left behind. His journey reveals the true cost of bravery and the struggle to find hope amid sorrow.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, war & conflict, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Loss & Grief War & Conflict Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

268 pages
60,321 words
6h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
0143014714
Pages
268
Publisher
Penguin Canada
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,321
Read-Aloud
~6h 42m
Text Density
Standard

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