The red badge of courage
by Stephen Crane
Great Illustrated Classics
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
Amid the chaos of the 1863 Battle of Chancellorsville, a young Union soldier faces the terrifying realities of war and struggles with fear and courage. Through his journey, he discovers what it truly means to grow up and find inner strength in the midst of conflict. This powerful tale captures the emotional challenges and bravery of a soldier's coming of age during the Civil War.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Details
- ISBN
- 1577656997
- Pages
- 238
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 16,914