Gettysburg

Elyse Cregar

Cover of Gettysburg

Gettysburg

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

By the Third Sun Setting

by Elyse Cregar

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The echo of cannon fire rumbles through the smoky air, mixing with the sharp scent of gunpowder and the cries of soldiers. You can almost feel the ground tremble beneath your feet as history unfolds around you, filled with courage and heartbreak. This is a story that brings the past to life, making every moment unforgettable.

Themes

Quick Assessment

Gettysburg by Elyse Cregar immerses readers in the pivotal Civil War battle through vivid sensory details and emotional storytelling. Suitable for middle to high school readers, it offers a realistic portrayal of historical events, highlighting themes of bravery and the human cost of war. Parents should note the depiction of battle scenes and the emotional weight of conflict.

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

Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief Physical Danger Realistic Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

180 pages
ISBN
9780962129209
Pages
180
Publisher
Tamerac Pub Co
Published
June 1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863