How I found the Strong
Margaret McMullan
How I found the Strong
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Margaret McMullan
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
When the Civil War turns his world upside down, Frank must find courage and strength beyond his years. Amid the challenges of war and loss, he discovers what it truly means to grow up and face hardship with hope.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, war & conflict, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 11+.
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
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
8/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 061835008X
- Pages
- 136
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 26,770
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 58m
- Text Density
- Standard