Thunder on the Tennessee

G. Clifton Wisler

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Thunder on the Tennessee

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by G. Clifton Wisler

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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

At sixteen, Willie Delamer leaves his home in Texas to join the Second Texas Regiment, stepping into the harsh realities of the Civil War. As he faces the challenges of battle and loyalty, Willie must navigate the turmoil of a divided nation and his own coming of age.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, realistic violence, coming of age. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

War & Conflict Realistic Violence Coming of Age
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
34,145 words
3h 48m read-aloud
ISBN
0140376127
Pages
160
Publisher
Puffin Books
Published
July 1, 1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
34,145
Read-Aloud
~3h 48m
Text Density
Standard

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