The Battle of Monmouth
Lewis K. Parker
The Battle of Monmouth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lewis K. Parker
Revolutionary War (Blackbirch); Triangle Histories
The text is written at a 7th 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
Experience the excitement and bravery of the Revolutionary War's final major clash at Monmouth, New Jersey. Follow the soldiers as they face tough challenges and fight for freedom in this thrilling historical adventure. Discover the courage and determination that shaped a nation.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7-8 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, historical conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated The Battle of Monmouth 12LP
The Battle of Monmouth is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 5,275 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Battle of Monmouth works for readers up to grade 9.2.
Read aloud, The Battle of Monmouth takes about 35 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate The Battle of Monmouth as 12LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Historical Conflict.
Thematically, The Battle of Monmouth explores historical, adventure, coming of age, friendship, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, coming of age.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Revolutionary War (Blackbirch); Triangle Histories series.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1567116213
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Blackbirch Press, Incorporated
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 5,275
- Read-Aloud
- ~35 min
- Text Density
- Standard