What reading level is The drummer boy of Vicksburg?

The drummer boy of Vicksburg by G. Clifton Wisler is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The drummer boy of Vicksburg appropriate for?

The drummer boy of Vicksburg is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Physical Danger, War & Conflict.

What genre is The drummer boy of Vicksburg?

The drummer boy of Vicksburg is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The drummer boy of Vicksburg have any content warnings?

The drummer boy of Vicksburg has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Physical Danger, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The drummer boy of Vicksburg?

The drummer boy of Vicksburg by G. Clifton Wisler is 133 pages (approximately 32,933 words).

The drummer boy of Vicksburg

G. Clifton Wisler

The drummer boy of Vicksburg

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by G. Clifton Wisler

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

Fourteen-year-old Orion Howe steps into the chaos of the Civil War, using courage and determination to make a difference during the fierce battle at Vicksburg. His role as a drummer boy becomes a symbol of bravery and hope amid the turmoil of war. Experience history through the eyes of a young hero who proves that even the smallest voices can echo loudly in times of conflict.