Run the blockade

G. Clifton Wisler

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Run the blockade

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by G. Clifton Wisler

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

At just fourteen, Henry embarks on a daring journey as a ship's boy and lookout on the British vessel, the Banshee. Facing the dangers of the Civil War seas, he helps navigate through the challenging Yankee blockade along the Southern coast. Adventure and courage guide him through this thrilling maritime mission.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Physical Danger War & Conflict
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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

122 pages
30,743 words
3h 25m read-aloud
ISBN
0688165389
Pages
122
Publisher
HarperCollins Children's Books
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
30,743
Read-Aloud
~3h 25m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Sea StoriesUnited StatesCivil War, 1861-1865Blockades