Remembrance
Theresa Breslin
Remembrance
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Theresa Breslin
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 happens when two very different families are caught up in the whirlwind of World War I? One family runs a humble shop, while the other holds wealth and power, but their lives become tangled through bravery, friendship, and love. How will the war change their futures forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set during World War I, this historical fiction explores the interconnected lives of two Scottish families from different social backgrounds. It touches on themes of war, social change, and relationships, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12 with an interest in history and personal stories. The book handles complex topics with sensitivity appropriate for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Remembrance 11MS
Remembrance is written at a Level 6 reading level across 296 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Remembrance works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Remembrance as 11MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Remembrance explores historical, family, friendship, and war & conflict — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, family, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A 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
- 0385730152
- Pages
- 296
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction