Brave kids
by Susan E. Goodman
Brave Kids; Ready-for-Chapters
Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
At just twelve years old, Robert Henry Hendershot shows incredible courage when he joins the Union Army and plays his drum bravely during a fierce battle. Despite challenges from his commander, he stays strong and stands his ground in the thick of the fight. This tale highlights the bravery and determination of a young drummer boy during the Civil War.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalCourageComing of AgeFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Physical Danger War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0689849818
- Pages
- 56
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,911
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Hendershot, Robert Henry, b. 1850 -- Juvenile literature.Hendershot, Robert Henry, b. 1850.Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862 -- Juvenile literature.Drummers (Musicians) -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Child soldiers -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Pontoon bridges -- Virginia -- Rappahannock River -- History -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.Rappahannock River (Va.) -- History, Military -- 19th century -- Juvenile literature.Soldiers.Fredericksburg, Battle of, Fredericksburg, Va., 1862.United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, Juvenile -- Juvenile literature.United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865.