We Were There at the Boston Tea Party
Robert N. Webb
We Were There at the Boston Tea Party
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert N. Webb
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Did you know that two kids held secrets that could change history? In a time when New England was buzzing with whispers of revolution, a brother and sister sneak daring messages to heroes like Sam Adams and Paul Revere—but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Set in 1773 Boston, this middle-grade historical fiction follows a brother and sister who become involved in the early stirrings of the American Revolution by delivering secret messages to key patriots. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book offers an engaging introduction to the Boston Tea Party and colonial resistance with accessible language and light suspense. There is no intense violence or mature content, making it appropriate for young readers interested in history and adventure.
Why we rated We Were There at the Boston Tea Party 9LE
We Were There at the Boston Tea Party is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 192 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, We Were There at the Boston Tea Party works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate We Were There at the Boston Tea Party as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, We Were There at the Boston Tea Party explores historical, adventure, family, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780486492605
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- Courier Corporation
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction