Don't you know there's a war on?
Greenwillow Books 1992
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
Themes include wartime home front
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Genre
Themes
- family
- childhood memories
- wartime home front
- community
- resilience
- resourcefulness
- patriotism
- humor
About this book
In this autobiographical picture book, James Stevenson recalls what it was like to be a kid on the American home front during World War II. Through warm, humorous vignettes and watercolor art, he shows blackouts, ration books, scrap drives, and family life in a time of change. Young readers get a child’s-eye view of history that feels personal and relatable. It’s a gentle introduction to the era that invites questions and conversation at home or in the classroom.
Setting: American home front, early 1940s (World War II)
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Don't you know there's a war on? right for my child?
Yes — Don't you know there's a war on? is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.6, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include family, childhood memories, wartime home front.
How long does it take to read Don't you know there's a war on??
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Don't you know there's a war on? takes around 9m to finish. The book has 1,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Don't you know there's a war on? have an AR quiz?
Yes — Don't you know there's a war on? has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Don't you know there's a war on??
Don't you know there's a war on? has an AR reading level of 3.6, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.