What reading level is Elkhorn Tavern?

Elkhorn Tavern by Douglas C. Jones is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Elkhorn Tavern appropriate for?

Elkhorn Tavern is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Elkhorn Tavern?

Elkhorn Tavern is fiction — Family.

Does Elkhorn Tavern have any content warnings?

Elkhorn Tavern has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Elkhorn Tavern?

Elkhorn Tavern by Douglas C. Jones is 311 pages.

Elkhorn Tavern

Douglas C. Jones

Elkhorn Tavern

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Douglas C. Jones

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

What would you do if your home became a battlefield? Imagine living in a quiet tavern, suddenly surrounded by soldiers and the chaos of war. How will Martin's family stay safe when danger is closing in from all sides?

Themes

United States History: Civil WarHistorical FictionWar & MilitaryFamily Survival

Quick Assessment

Set during the Civil War's Battle of Pea Ridge, this historical fiction follows Martin Hasford's family as they navigate life in northern Arkansas while he fights for the Confederacy. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story presents themes of war and survival with appropriate intensity for ages 9-12. Parents should be aware of the depiction of battle and its effects on families.