The occupying power
Evelyn Anthony
The occupying power
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Evelyn Anthony
The text is written at a 6th 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
Gunfire echoes through the narrow streets of a French village as an Allied agent races against time. Every shadow could be a spy, every step might lead to danger. Just when success seems within reach, a sudden betrayal changes everything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in France during May 1944, this historical suspense novel follows an Allied agent on a crucial mission to support the D-Day landings. The story contains elements of romance and wartime peril appropriate for middle-grade readers, though parents should note the presence of suspenseful and potentially intense war scenes.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 009116950X
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Vintage
- Published
- 1973
- Type
- Fiction