What reading level is Rebellion?

Rebellion by Marianne Brandis is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Rebellion appropriate for?

Rebellion is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 11LT (Light — Thematic).

What genre is Rebellion?

Rebellion is nonfiction — Canada.

Does Rebellion have any content warnings?

Rebellion has a HootRating of 11LT (Light — Thematic). 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 Rebellion?

Rebellion by Marianne Brandis is 288 pages.

Rebellion

Marianne Brandis

Rebellion

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel of Upper Canada

by Marianne Brandis

Reading Level 6 11LT Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Adam Wheeler is no ordinary immigrant—he's a fourteen-year-old caught in the middle of a real rebellion in 1837 Toronto. As he navigates a new life and dangerous secrets, his choices could change history. What will happen when a paper delivery turns into a mission that could tip the scales?

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Adventure Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

Set against the backdrop of the 1837 Mackenzie Rebellion in Upper Canada, this historical fiction follows fourteen-year-old Adam Wheeler as he navigates family conflict, political unrest, and new friendships. The novel blends fact with fictionalized personal experiences to bring history alive for young readers aged 13 to 18. The story includes themes of political conflict and coming of age but handles them in an accessible and age-appropriate way.