What reading level is With Every Drop of Blood?

With Every Drop of Blood by James Collier is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is With Every Drop of Blood appropriate for?

With Every Drop of Blood is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Social: Race Relations.

What genre is With Every Drop of Blood?

With Every Drop of Blood is fiction.

How many pages is With Every Drop of Blood?

With Every Drop of Blood by James Collier is 235 pages.

With Every Drop of Blood

James Collier

With Every Drop of Blood

Q: Does With Every Drop of Blood have any content warnings?

With Every Drop of Blood has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Physical/Safety: Mild Peril, Social: Race Relations. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by James Collier

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

Johnny is just a kid trying to help his family, but when he’s captured by a black Union soldier during the Civil War, everything he thought he knew about bravery and loyalty is challenged. This story shows that courage comes in many forms, and understanding others can change history. It’s a powerful journey that reveals why every drop of blood spilled shapes our future.

Themes

HistoricalRace RelationsComing of AgeCourageFamily

Quick Assessment

Set during the Civil War, this middle-grade novel follows 14-year-old Johnny as he navigates complex race relations after being captured by a black Union soldier. It explores themes of courage, empathy, and historical realities appropriate for ages 9-12, offering thoughtful insights into the period’s social dynamics. Parents should know it contains depictions of wartime conflict and race-related tensions handled in a manner suitable for middle-grade readers.