Life of a soldier in Washington's army

Gail Stewart

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Life of a soldier in Washington's army

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gail Stewart

American Revolution (Lucent); American War Library

Reading Level 9-10 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the challenges and daily experiences of soldiers serving in George Washington's army during the American Revolution. From intense training and battle strategies to coping with illness and fear, this story brings to life the struggles and resilience of the first American fighters. Discover how courage and camaraderie helped shape a new nation.

Themes

HistoricalMilitary LifeSurvivalComing of AgeUnited States History

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, illness & injury, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Illness & Injury Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
30,270 words
3h 22m read-aloud
ISBN
1590182154
Pages
112
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
30,270
Read-Aloud
~3h 22m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Soldiers

Subjects

United States. Continental ArmyMilitary LifeSoldiersUnited StatesSocial Conditions18th CenturyRevolution, 1775-1783American ForcesSocial Aspects