Revolutionary Soldier
C. Keith Wilbur
Revolutionary Soldier
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
1775-1783 (Illustrated Living History (Globe))
by C. Keith Wilbur
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Hear the crisp crackle of a campfire and smell the smoky pine in the air. Feel the rough fabric of a soldier’s uniform and see the glint of his trusty musket under the bright sky. Every detail tells a story of courage, hope, and the fight for freedom.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This illustrated book introduces young readers to the life of a Continental soldier during the American Revolution through detailed drawings and hand-lettered text. It covers the soldier's clothing, equipment, food, and beliefs in an age-appropriate way for early readers ages 5-8. The book provides historical context without conflict or distressing content, making it suitable for young children interested in history.
Why we rated Revolutionary Soldier 8C
Revolutionary Soldier is written at a Level 3 reading level across 96 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revolutionary Soldier works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Revolutionary Soldier as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Revolutionary Soldier explores historical, children's books/ages 4-8 fiction, general, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, children's books/ages 4-8 fiction, general.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780613968324
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Pub
- Published
- January 1993
- Type
- Fiction