I remember the Alamo

D. Anne Love

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I remember the Alamo

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by D. Anne Love

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 3rd 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

At twelve years old, Jessie struggles with her family's move to San Antonio, finding herself in the middle of the Texas Revolution. As tensions rise and the famous siege unfolds, she must navigate the challenges of war and her changing relationship with her father. This story brings history to life through the eyes of a young girl facing courage and change.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, war & conflict, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Physical Danger War & Conflict Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

156 pages
36,490 words
4h 3m read-aloud
ISBN
0823414264
Pages
156
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
36,490
Read-Aloud
~4h 3m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Fathers and DaughtersAlamoSiege, 1836TexasRevolution, 1835-1836