The Battle of Monmouth cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2030
Points per Word 0.000246
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book details the advancements of the British and American troops at the Battle of Monmouth in New Jersey in 1778. The Battle of Monmouth was a major engagement during the American Revolutionary War, fought between the Continental Army and the British forces. The book is written for middle grade readers and provides a historical account of this significant battle.

Quick Summary

This book tells the true story of the Battle of Monmouth, where American and British troops fought for hours in scorching heat across New Jersey farmland, and the dramatic court-martial that followed made this clash one of the Revolutionary War's most memorable battles. Kids will love following the brave soldiers and horses as they pushed through brutal conditions, and they'll be fascinated by the shocking courtroom showdown that turned this battle into a real-life mystery about courage and betrayal. If your kid devours action-packed history Like the Willow Tree: The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Young Girl: The Definitive Edition of a Young Girl: The Definitive Edition Lydia Amelia Pierce "Who Was" series or Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales, they'll be hooked on this lesser-known piece of American history. Perfect for readers in grades 4 through 7 who want to discover a Revolutionary War story that reads like an adventure.