Mustang Flats

G. Clifton Wisler

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Mustang Flats

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by G. Clifton Wisler

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th 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

Fourteen-year-old Alby faces the challenge of reconnecting with his father, who comes home transformed from the Civil War. As they navigate the changes between them, Alby hopes to restore the close bond they once shared. Their journey highlights the struggles of family and healing after a long conflict.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, war & conflict, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Loss & Grief War & Conflict Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

8/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

116 pages
27,868 words
3h 6m read-aloud
ISBN
0525675442
Pages
116
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
27,868
Read-Aloud
~3h 6m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Fathers and SonsFamily LifeUnited StatesCivil War, 1861-1865