The War At Home

Mary Turck

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The War At Home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The United States in 1968

by Mary Turck

Cover-to-Cover Informational

Reading Level 5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Amid the turbulent 1960s, a young protagonist navigates the harsh realities of family struggles and societal unrest. Facing challenges like addiction, violence, and emotional turmoil, this story reveals the strength needed to endure and heal during difficult times. It offers a candid look at the complexities of home life and personal resilience.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include domestic violence, addiction, alcohol abuse. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Domestic Violence Addiction Alcohol Abuse Torture Emotional Abuse Mental Health PTSD Animal Death Physical Mutilation Eating Disorder Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
10
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

72 pages
9,781 words
1h 5m read-aloud
ISBN
078915840X
Pages
72
Publisher
Perfection Learning
Published
June 2002
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
9,781
Read-Aloud
~1h 5m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

United States20th CenturyPeople & PlacesOther1961-19691961-1974