The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815
Aubrey Feist
The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Aubrey Feist
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
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.
Why we rated The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 8C
The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 as 8C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, The field of Waterloo, June 18, 1815 explores historical, battle of waterloo, courage, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, battle of waterloo, courage.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0718815718
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Lutterworth Press
- Published
- 1969
- Type
- Fiction