One of the 28th
G. A. Henty
One of the 28th
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Tale of Waterloo
by G. A. Henty
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if you could step back in time and live the adventure of a lifetime? Imagine joining a brave soldier in a fierce battle, where every decision could change history. Could you face the challenges and come out stronger on the other side?
Quick Assessment
This historical novel by G. A. Henty offers a vivid portrayal of past events through the eyes of a young protagonist, making history accessible and engaging for teens. Suitable for ages 13-18, it contains realistic depictions of military life and conflict typical of the genre, without graphic content. Parents should note the book's focus on historical battles and personal courage.
Why we rated One of the 28th 12LE
One of the 28th is written at a Level 7 reading level across 368 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, One of the 28th works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate One of the 28th as 12LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, One of the 28th explores historical, adventure, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ 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 whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
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
- 9781590870907
- Pages
- 368
- Publisher
- Robinson Books
- Published
- October 2002
- Type
- Fiction