What reading level is No man's land?

No man's land by Susan Campbell Bartoletti is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is No man's land appropriate for?

No man's land is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is No man's land?

No man's land is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does No man's land have any content warnings?

No man's land has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is No man's land?

No man's land by Susan Campbell Bartoletti is 168 pages.

No man's land

Susan Campbell Bartoletti

No man's land

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Young Soldier's Story

by Susan Campbell Bartoletti

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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

What does it really mean to be a man when everything around you is falling apart? Fourteen-year-old Thrasher faces a fierce alligator attack that leaves his father hurt, and he makes a bold choice to join the Confederate Army. But will this dangerous path truly prove his courage, or lead him into darker challenges?

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Family Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set during the American Civil War, this middle-grade novel follows 14-year-old Thrasher as he grapples with family loyalty and personal courage after an alligator injures his father. The story explores themes of bravery and the harsh realities of war from a historical perspective suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of wartime struggles and the emotional growth of a young boy facing difficult choices.