The Bloody Country (Point)

James Collier

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The Bloody Country (Point)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Collier

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

The air is thick with tension as the family steps onto the untamed land, their hearts pounding with hope and fear. Suddenly, voices shout in the distance, and the ground seems to shake beneath their feet. What will happen when two states clash over this wild frontier?

Themes

Frontier and pioneer lifeFamilyHistoricalConflict

Quick Assessment

Set in the mid-eighteenth century, this historical fiction follows a family's move from Connecticut to Pennsylvania, where they become caught in a real property dispute between the two states. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers a glimpse into frontier life and early American challenges, with mild conflict and historical context appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

181 pages
ISBN
9780808565161
Pages
181
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Frontier and Pioneer Life