What reading level is Korean War (First Books--America at War)?

Korean War (First Books--America at War) by Tom McGowen is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Korean War (First Books--America at War) appropriate for?

Korean War (First Books--America at War) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict.

What genre is Korean War (First Books--America at War)?

Korean War (First Books--America at War) is fiction.

Does Korean War (First Books--America at War) have any content warnings?

Korean War (First Books--America at War) has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Korean War (First Books--America at War)

Tom McGowen

Korean War (First Books--America at War)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Tom McGowen

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Did you know there was a war that lasted three years and changed the lives of millions, yet left the country divided? The Korean War is full of secrets, struggles, and stories of courage that shaped history—but that's only the beginning.

Themes

HistoricalWar & ConflictComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book provides an overview of the Korean War, highlighting the key events and impacts of the three-year conflict that resulted in over two million casualties and a divided Korea. Suitable for ages 9-12, it introduces complex historical themes in an accessible way, with some portrayal of war-related hardship.