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Avi

The Fighting Ground

AviFiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1984

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Avi

The Fighting Ground

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1984
Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Jersey • 1770s

Publication Year

1984

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

580L

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Super Short Summary

In The Fighting Ground, 13-year-old Jonathan, yearning to fight in the American Revolution, defies his injured father's wishes and joins a group of volunteer soldiers. Captured by German Hessians during a skirmish, he discovers an orphaned boy at an abandoned farmhouse and ultimately returns to his village with harsh new insights about the brutal realities of war. The story features violence and traumatic events.

Gritty

Suspenseful

Emotional

Challenging

Mysterious

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,800 ratings

56%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Avi's The Fighting Ground captivates with its historical authenticity and gripping portrayal of a young soldier's experience. Readers praise its vivid descriptions and emotional depth, though some criticize its pacing and simplistic language. Ideal for younger audiences, the book provides an accessible yet profound glimpse into the Revolutionary War.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Fighting Ground?

A reader who enjoys The Fighting Ground by Avi is typically a middle-grade student fascinated by historical fiction, particularly the American Revolutionary War era. Comparable to those who appreciated My Brother Sam Is Dead by James Lincoln Collier and Christopher Collier, they seek action-packed narratives blended with emotional growth and moral dilemmas.

4.1

2,800 ratings

56%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

14%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

160

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

New Jersey • 1770s

Publication Year

1984

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

9-12 years

Lexile Level

580L

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