Kids during the American Civil War

Lisa A. Wroble

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Kids during the American Civil War

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa A. Wroble

Kids Throughout History

Reading Level 4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

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

Explore the lives of children living through the American Civil War, experiencing the changes in the North and South. Discover how industrial growth and farming shaped their everyday adventures and challenges during this pivotal time in history. This journey brings history to life through young eyes.

Themes

HistoricalComing of AgeUnited States HistoryCivil War

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include historical conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Historical Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
880 words
6m read-aloud
ISBN
0823951235
Pages
24
Publisher
Powerkids Press
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
880
Read-Aloud
~6 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

United StatesCivil War, 1861-1865ChildrenUnited States Civil War, 1861-1865Social Life and CustomsCivil War1861-1865United States, History, Civil War, 1861-1865

Places

United States