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Revolutionary War

Elizabeth Raum

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Revolutionary War

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Interactive History Adventure

by Elizabeth Raum

Reading Level 4-5 9MT Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

This book lets you rewrite history with 3 different story paths and 65 choices that change everything! Imagine making decisions during the Revolutionary War that lead to 16 possible endings. What if your choices could shape the fate of a nation?

Themes

United States HistoryRevolutionAdventureHistoricalComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Revolutionary War by Elizabeth Raum is an interactive historical fiction book designed for children ages 9 to 12. It offers multiple story paths and endings, allowing readers to explore key moments in the American Revolution from 1775 to 1783, encouraging engagement with history through decision-making. Appropriate for middle-grade readers, the book contains no intense content and focuses on educational themes.

Why we rated Revolutionary War 9MT

Revolutionary War is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 112 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Revolutionary War works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Revolutionary War as 9MT ("Moderate — Thematic") 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 thematic difficulty — 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, Revolutionary War explores united states history, revolution, adventure, historical, and coming of age — 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 united states history, revolution, adventure.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MT — Moderate — Thematic
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781515742647
Pages
112
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2016
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

United States, History, Revolution, 1775-1783United StatesRevolution1775-1783

Places

United States