The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815

Aubrey Feist

Cover of The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815

The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Aubrey Feist

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know that a single day changed the fate of an entire continent? On June 18, 1815, brave soldiers gathered on a muddy field in Belgium for a battle that decided history. But that's only the beginning of a story full of courage and surprise.

Themes

HistoricalBattle of WaterlooCourageAdventure

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction introduces young children to the historical Battle of Waterloo, exploring its causes, key events, and aftermath in a simple and accessible way. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines storytelling with historical facts to engage young readers with an important moment in history. The content is gentle, focusing on broad events without graphic detail.

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

80 pages
ISBN
0718815718
Pages
80
Publisher
Lutterworth Press
Published
1969
Type
Fiction

Genres

Waterloo, Battle of, 1815

Subjects

Waterloo, Battle Of, Waterloo, Belgium, 1815CorrespondencePolitics and GovernmentFive Civilized TribesGovernment RelationsIndians of North AmericaClaims Vs. United StatesDeafUnited States. Congress. SenatePolitical CampaignsRailroadsUnited States. Commission to the Five Civilized TribesGallaudet CollegeUnited States. Weather BureauCivil ServicePolitical ConventionsUnited States. Congress. HouseUnited StatesEducationTariffCredit Mobilier of AmericaReconstruction