What reading level is The Bloody Country?

The Bloody Country by James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Bloody Country appropriate for?

The Bloody Country is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The Bloody Country?

The Bloody Country is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Bloody Country have any content warnings?

The Bloody Country has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Bloody Country?

The Bloody Country by James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier is 139 pages.

The Bloody Country

James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier

The Bloody Country

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Lincoln Collier, Christopher Collier

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Have you ever wondered what it takes to build a home from the wild forest? Fifteen-year-old Ben Buck and his family have fought the dangers of the wilderness, battled British soldiers, and faced fierce conflicts with Native Americans to claim their freedom. But now, with their land and even Ben's best friend at risk, the fight for independence might be just beginning—how far will they have to go to keep what’s theirs?

Themes

FamilyFrontier and pioneer lifeHistoryAdventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction novel follows fifteen-year-old Ben Buck and his family as they struggle to establish a home in Pennsylvania during a turbulent time of frontier conflicts involving Native Americans and the British. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of bravery, sacrifice, and the harsh realities of war and settlement. Parents should be aware that the story includes depictions of conflict and violence related to historical frontier warfare.