What reading level is War Nurse?

War Nurse by Sue Reid is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is War Nurse appropriate for?

War Nurse is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril.

What genre is War Nurse?

War Nurse is fiction — Children's stories.

Does War Nurse have any content warnings?

War Nurse has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is War Nurse?

War Nurse by Sue Reid is 188 pages.

War Nurse

Sue Reid

War Nurse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sue Reid

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What would it be like to face the harsh realities of war as a young nurse? Kitty, only 18, writes her diary while caring for soldiers hurt during the Dunkirk evacuation. Can she find hope amidst the chaos and pain?

Themes

Historical Coming of AgeWar & ConflictFamily

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction diary follows Kitty, an 18-year-old volunteer nurse during World War II, as she works in military hospitals in southern England. The story realistically portrays the medical and emotional challenges faced during wartime, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the depiction of war casualties and its emotional impact, which is handled thoughtfully.