What reading level is Red Cap?

Red Cap by G. Clifton Wisler is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Red Cap appropriate for?

Red Cap is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Illness & Injury, Physical Danger, Death & Grief, War & Conflict.

What genre is Red Cap?

Red Cap is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Red Cap have any content warnings?

Red Cap has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Illness & Injury, Physical Danger, Death & Grief, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Red Cap?

Red Cap by G. Clifton Wisler is 160 pages (approximately 40,762 words).

Red Cap

G. Clifton Wisler

Red Cap

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by G. Clifton Wisler

Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Thirteen-year-old Ransom dreams of glory when he joins the Union Army as a drummer boy, but the harsh realities of battle quickly shatter his illusions. Captured and imprisoned in the brutal Camp Sumter, he faces disease, cruelty, and the loss of comrades, confronting the true nightmare of war. This gripping tale reveals the courage and resilience of a young boy caught in the horrors of the Civil War.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Survival Family Friendship

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include fear & anxiety, illness & injury, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.