Regina Silsby's secret war
Tom Brodeur
Regina Silsby's secret war
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Tom Brodeur
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
Regina Silsby isn't just any girl—she's the secret weapon behind the Boston Tea Party! Using clever tricks and old superstitions, she outsmarts the British and helps shape history. Her story shows how bravery and brains can change the world.
Quick Assessment
Set in colonial Boston during the tense period after the Boston Tea Party, this historical fiction follows Regina Silsby, a wealthy ship owner's daughter who uses the era's superstitions to aid the Sons of Liberty. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the story weaves real historical events with imaginative elements like ghosts and superstition, offering an engaging way to learn about American history. Parents should note the book includes themes of political conflict and historical resistance but presents them in an age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated Regina Silsby's secret war 11LE
Regina Silsby's secret war is written at a Level 6 reading level across 248 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Regina Silsby's secret war works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Regina Silsby's secret war as 11LE ("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, Regina Silsby's secret war explores historical, adventure, mystery, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781591662358
- Pages
- 248
- Publisher
- Journeyforth
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction