Rhanna at War

C. Fraser

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Rhanna at War

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. Fraser

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if a young girl had to find courage in the middle of a war? Shona Mackenzie heads back to her island home in the Hebrides, expecting safety and peace. But when danger looms closer than she imagined, can she protect her family and herself?

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeHistoricalAdventureGirls & WomenPeople & Places - Europe

Quick Assessment

Set during wartime, this middle-grade novel follows Shona Mackenzie as she returns to her home in the Hebrides to avoid the bombings. The story explores themes of courage, family, and resilience appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note that it deals with the realities of war in a way suitable for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

344 pages
ISBN
9780340765678
Pages
344
Publisher
Hodder & Stoughton
Published
May 1, 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

SagasGirls & WomenPeople & PlacesEuropeGermany_fictionGirls_fictionYoung WomenRhannaSocial Life and CustomsManners and CustomsGirlsGermany