What reading level is The duel?

The duel by Judith St George is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is The duel?

The duel is nonfiction — Burr-Hamilton Duel, Weehawken, N.J., 1804.

The duel

Judith St George

The duel

Q: What age is The duel appropriate for?

The duel is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags: Excessive Gore, Torture, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Restraint, Gaslighting, Hanging, Shaving/Cutting, Bugs, Snakes.

Q: Does The duel have any content warnings?

The duel has a content intensity rating of "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags include: Excessive Gore, Torture, Sexual Assault, Domestic Violence, Restraint, Gaslighting, Hanging, Shaving/Cutting, Bugs, Snakes. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Judith St George

Reading Level 7-8 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Two powerful figures from American history, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, face a long-standing rivalry filled with tension and conflict that ultimately leads to a dramatic and fateful showdown. Their complex relationship reveals themes of ambition, betrayal, and the consequences of unresolved grudges.

Themes

HistoricalConflictTragedy

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with very intense content intensity. Content themes include excessive gore, torture, sexual assault. Written for readers ages 9-12.