Clara Barton #1
Ann Hood
Clara Barton #1
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Angel of the Battlefield
by Ann Hood
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here’s a secret: two curious twins find themselves whisked away to a quiet farm in 1836 Massachusetts, far from the bustling city they love. They meet a brave girl named Clara Barton, but what she wants to share might change everything — and that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction book transports readers to 1836 Massachusetts, where two siblings meet a young Clara Barton. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends adventure with historical facts, encouraging curiosity about history and personal growth. The story contains no intense content, making it appropriate for middle grade readers.
Why we rated Clara Barton #1 11C
Clara Barton #1 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 209 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Clara Barton #1 works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Clara Barton #1 as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Clara Barton #1 explores historical, adventure, family, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780593753125
- Pages
- 209
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2024
- Type
- Fiction