Boudica and Her Barmy Army cover

Boudica and Her Barmy Army

Author: Wilding, Valerie

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 6.3
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 22400
Points per Word 0.000179

Description

This book follows the life-story of Boudica -- from her childhood to leaving home to the death of her husband to how she alone led an army to do battle with the Romans.

Quick Summary

Meet Boudica, the legendary Celtic queen who refused to let the Romans boss her around. Readers get to see her grow from a curious girl into a fearsome leader who rallies an entire army to fight for her people's freedom. If your kid loves the humor and history of Horrible Histories or the brave kids in the I Survived series, they'll devour this story about one of history's most awesome rebels. With a 6.3 reading level and short chapters packed with personality, this is perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8.