62 pages • 2 hours read
AviThe Fighting Ground
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1984A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
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.
Reviews & Readership
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 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.
RecommendedReading Age
9-12yearsLexile Level
580LBook Details
Historical Fiction
Children's Literature
Military / War
American Revolution
Society: War
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Values/Ideas: Justice & Injustice