Heroes
Robert Cormier
Heroes
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Cormier
The text is written at a 4th 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
The sharp blast of a grenade shatters the quiet of the battlefield, and everything changes for Francis. His world is filled with loud echoes and new, strange faces as he returns home with a scar that tells a painful story. Now, he must face the hardest fight of all—inside his own heart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel tells the story of Francis, a young soldier who returns from war seriously injured and grappling with feelings of betrayal and anger. Set against the backdrop of World War II, it explores themes of family, trauma, and the harsh realities of violence. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles challenging topics with sensitivity but includes depictions of wartime injury and emotional struggle.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613236225
- Pages
- 135
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- March 2001
- Type
- Fiction