The war at home

John F. Wukovits

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The war at home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by John F. Wukovits

American War Library; Korean War

Reading Level 10-11 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 10th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Set against the backdrop of the Korean War, this story explores how global conflict deeply affects families and communities back home. It reveals the struggles of individuals coping with trauma, addiction, and violence while trying to find hope amidst hardship. Readers will witness the powerful emotional toll war takes beyond the battlefield.

Themes

War & ConflictFamilyHistoricalSocial JusticeMental Health

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 10-11 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, domestic violence, addiction. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Domestic Violence Addiction Alcohol Abuse Torture Physical Danger Mental Health PTSD Emotional
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
9
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
30,561 words
3h 24m read-aloud
ISBN
1590182626
Pages
128
Publisher
Lucent Books
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
30,561
Read-Aloud
~3h 24m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Korean War, 1950-1953United StatesSocial Aspects1945-1953Social Conditions1945-