What reading level is I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7)?

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) by Lauren Tarshis is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7)?

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the I Survived series.

Does I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) have any content warnings?

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) has a HootRating of 8ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7)?

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7) by Lauren Tarshis is 88 pages.

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7)

Lauren Tarshis

I Survived the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 (I Survived #7)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lauren Tarshis

I Survived · Book 7

Reading Level 3 8ME Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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

The sharp crack of muskets fills the air, mingling with the smoky scent of gunpowder and the distant cries of soldiers. Thomas and his sister Birdie have escaped the farm where they were born into slavery, chasing a dream of freedom beneath the vast sky. But as the thunder of battle rolls closer, Thomas wonders if courage will be enough to see them through Gettysburg.

Themes

Survival Historical Coming of Age Family Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set during the 1863 Battle of Gettysburg, this historical fiction follows Thomas and his sister Birdie as they flee slavery and join a Union regiment. The story introduces young readers to a critical moment in American history while exploring themes of survival and resilience. Suitable for children ages 9-12, it contains scenes of battle and peril handled with age-appropriate sensitivity.