What reading level is The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg?

The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg by Linda Oatman High is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg appropriate for?

The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Fear & Anxiety, Mild Peril.

What genre is The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg?

The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg?

The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg by Linda Oatman High is 32 pages.

The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg

Linda Oatman High

The Cemetery Keepers of Gettysburg

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Linda Oatman High

Illustrated by Laura Francesca Filippucci

Reading Level 2 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The air buzzes with the hum of flies and the sharp crack of distant cannons as a shell suddenly bursts in the Thorn family's kitchen. The smell of smoke and earth fills the battlefield where brave soldiers fight all around. Amid the chaos, a young boy and his family dig graves to honor heroes, feeling the weight of a moment that will change their lives forever.

Themes

FamilyHistoryComing of Age SurvivalJuvenile Nonfiction

Quick Assessment

Set during the Civil War's Battle of Gettysburg, this early reader follows young Fred Thorn and his family as they confront the harsh realities of war while tending to fallen soldiers. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story sensitively depicts historical events with a focus on family resilience and remembrance, making it a thoughtful introduction to this significant moment in American history.