What reading level is Rebecca's War?

Rebecca's War by Ann Finlayson is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Rebecca's War appropriate for?

Rebecca's War is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Rebecca's War?

Rebecca's War is fiction — United States.

Does Rebecca's War have any content warnings?

Rebecca's War has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — 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 Rebecca's War?

Rebecca's War by Ann Finlayson is 280 pages.

Rebecca's War

Ann Finlayson

Rebecca's War

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann Finlayson

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What would you do if two soldiers showed up at your house in the middle of a war? Fourteen-year-old Rebecca must protect her younger siblings in a city torn apart by battle and danger. But can she keep her family safe when every choice feels risky?

Themes

Historical Family Coming of Age Adventure

Quick Assessment

Set in occupied Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War, this historical fiction follows 14-year-old Rebecca as she takes responsibility for her younger siblings while two British soldiers stay in their home. The story explores themes of courage, family duty, and the challenges of war from a child's perspective. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it contains mild wartime tension but no graphic content.