With Moore at Corunna

G. A. Henty

With Moore at Corunna

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by G. A. Henty

Reading Level 7 12MP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Terence O'Connor isn’t just any boy—he becomes a colonel in the Portuguese army during a fierce war in Spain! His courage and smarts change the course of battles, proving that even young heroes can make a big difference. But can Terence keep leading bravely when the fight gets toughest?

Themes

HistoryWarAdventure Coming of AgeCourage

Quick Assessment

Set during the Peninsular War, this historical fiction follows Terence O'Connor, a young boy who grows into a courageous leader serving with the Portuguese army. The story highlights themes of bravery, loyalty, and military history, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the war setting includes battle scenes and some peril but remains appropriate for its target audience.

Why we rated With Moore at Corunna 12MP

With Moore at Corunna is written at a Level 7 reading level across 352 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, With Moore at Corunna works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate With Moore at Corunna as 12MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, With Moore at Corunna explores history, war, adventure, coming of age, and courage — 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.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, war, adventure.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12MP — Moderate — Physical

Emotional

Light

Physical

Moderate ←

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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