Gettysburg
Elyse Cregar
Gettysburg
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
By the Third Sun Setting
by Elyse Cregar
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780962129209
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- Tamerac Pub Co
- Published
- June 1988
- Type
- Fiction