Children of war

Roger Rosenblatt

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Children of war

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roger Rosenblatt

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Here's a secret: kids just like you live in places where the world feels like a battlefield. They share their dreams, their worries, and their hopes for peace, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book presents the voices of children caught in conflicts around the world, exploring their perspectives on war and peace. Based on real interviews, it offers a thoughtful look at difficult themes appropriate for ages 9-12, with sensitive handling of war's impact on children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
ISBN
0385182724
Pages
200
Publisher
Anchor
Published
1992
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Children and WarPacifism