Charlie Wilcox's Great War
by Sharon E. McKay
Reading Level 4 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th 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
Seventeen-year-old Charlie Wilcox returns home to Newfoundland after fighting in World War I, carrying a secret that could shake his close-knit village. As he reunites with friends and family, Charlie faces the challenge of healing from the past and confronting the heavy losses the war has left behind. His journey reveals the true cost of bravery and the struggle to find hope amid sorrow.
Representation & Themes
Coming of AgeFamilyFriendshipWar & ConflictHistorical
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
Loss & Grief War & Conflict Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0143014714
- Pages
- 268
- Publisher
- Penguin Canada
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 60,321
Genres
Fiction