Insanity of It All

Victor R. Gigante-Hueber

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Insanity of It All

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Victor R. Gigante-Hueber

Illustrated by Micheil O'Rourke Cole

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if you could step back in time and join a wild group of soldiers during the Civil War? Imagine the chaos of battles at Antietam and Gettysburg mixed with the funny antics of Private Dibleydop and Colonel Gossard. But can their crazy adventures help you understand the true meaning of this important part of history?

Themes

HistoricalHistory - United States - Civil WarAdventureHumorFriendship

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction book blends real Civil War events with humorous fictional characters to engage middle-grade readers. It offers an educational perspective on the battles of Antietam and Gettysburg while exploring American heritage through entertaining storytelling. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it balances historical facts with lighthearted humor without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613962766
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
March 2002
Type
Fiction

Subjects

HistoricalUnited StatesCivil WarCivil War Period