Three against the tide
D. Anne Love
Three against the tide
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by D. Anne Love
The text is written at a 3rd 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
When Susanna’s father leaves their plantation near Charleston during the Civil War, she bravely takes charge to guide her brothers through a challenging journey filled with hope and courage. Together, they face the hardships of war and the trials of family separation as they strive to reunite. This tale captures the strength of sibling bonds amid a turbulent time in history.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, war & conflict, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0823414000
- Pages
- 162
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 34,594
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 51m
- Text Density
- Standard