Thunder at dawn

Alan Evans

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Thunder at dawn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Alan Evans

Reading Level 6 11MP Ages 9-12 Matched

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

The sea churns wildly as the old British warship creaks under enemy fire. Cannons thunder and the crew scrambles to keep their ship afloat against two fierce German destroyers. Suddenly, a chilling silence falls—what will happen next?

Themes

HistoricalAdventureWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

Set during World War I, this historical fiction novel follows an aging British warship caught in a tense battle against two German destroyers. Suitable for readers aged 9-12, the story explores themes of courage and conflict with moderate wartime action. Parents should note the presence of battle scenes and wartime peril, presented in a way appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MP — Moderate — Physical
Emotional
Light
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

215 pages
ISBN
0385142684
Pages
215
Publisher
Doubleday Books
Published
1979
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

World War, 1914-1918Fiction in EnglishLarge Type Books