Liberty's son
Thompson, Paul B.
Liberty's son
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Spy Story of the American Revolution
by Thompson, Paul B.
Historical Fiction Adventures
The text is written at a 5th 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
Seventeen-year-old Oliver Carter arrives in Boston in 1773, eager to support the fight for freedom against British rule. As he works alongside the Sons of Liberty, he uncovers shocking secrets about his employer, challenging his trust and courage. This thrilling tale blends history and adventure during a pivotal moment in America's past.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, historical conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Liberty's son 10LP
Liberty's son is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 164 pages (approximately 34,501 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Liberty's son works for readers up to grade 7.2.
Read aloud, Liberty's son runs about 3.8 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Liberty's son as 10LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Historical Conflict.
Thematically, Liberty's son explores historical, adventure, coming of age, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780766033092
- Pages
- 164
- Publisher
- Enslow Publishing, LLC
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 34,501
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 50m
- Text Density
- Standard