George Armstrong Custer
Paul Christopher Anderson
George Armstrong Custer
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Indian Wars and the Battle of the Little Bighorn
by Paul Christopher Anderson
Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books
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
Explore the adventurous life of George Armstrong Custer, a daring Civil War general known for his bold leadership and the dramatic Battle of Little Bighorn. Discover the challenges he faced and the legacy he left behind in a story filled with history and bravery. Perfect for young readers curious about American history and famous figures.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, death & grief, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0823966313
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 12,575
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 24m
- Text Density
- Light Text