What reading level is Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863?

Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 by Laurie Calkhoven is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 appropriate for?

Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863?

Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 is fiction — Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863.

Does Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 have any content warnings?

Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863?

Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863 by Laurie Calkhoven is 230 pages.

Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

Laurie Calkhoven

Will at the Battle of Gettysburg, 1863

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Laurie Calkhoven

Reading Level 6 11ME 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

Will is not just a kid—he’s the heart of Gettysburg’s fiercest battle. When armies clash right in his backyard, his dream to drum for the Union turns into a fight for survival. What happens next will change his life—and history—forever.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age FamilyWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows twelve-year-old Will during the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg in 1863. Set in a realistic and educational context, it includes historical notes, a glossary, and a timeline, making it suitable for ages 9-12. The story handles war-related themes with sensitivity appropriate for this age group.