The Bloody Country (Point)
James Collier
The Bloody Country (Point)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by James Collier
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
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 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780808565161
- Pages
- 181
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction