All Quiet on the Western Front
by Erich Maria Remarque
- Lexile
- 830L
- Grade range
- Grades 9–12
- Age range
- Ages 14–18
- Pages
- 296
- First published
- 1929
- Genre
- War Novel
- ISBN-13
- 9780449213940
About this book
A young German soldier, Paul Bäumer, narrates the brutal reality of trench warfare in World War I. Remarque's novel is a staple of 10th-12th grade World History and English Literature cross-curricular units and appears in Common Core grade 9-10 exemplar lists.
Themes
- war
- disillusionment
- generational loss
- brotherhood
- nationalism
Content notes
- graphic war violence
- death
- brief sexual content
Common Sense Media recommends age 14+.
Where this book is assigned
Common Core State Standards (ELA)
- recommended· 10th gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B, grades 9-10 world-literature exemplar
- recommended· 10th grade · Ohiosource: Ohio Learning Standards — WWI cross-curricular
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Common questions
- What grade level is All Quiet on the Western Front?
- All Quiet on the Western Front is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 9–12, with a Lexile measure of 830L. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
- What is the Lexile level of All Quiet on the Western Front?
- All Quiet on the Western Front has a Lexile measure of 830L according to MetaMetrics. Lexile measures text complexity, not content maturity — check the grade range and content notes separately for age-appropriateness.
- What curricula assign All Quiet on the Western Front?
- All Quiet on the Western Front appears on reading lists for Common Core State Standards (ELA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
- Is All Quiet on the Western Front banned in schools?
- All Quiet on the Western Front does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.
- What themes does All Quiet on the Western Front explore?
- Central themes in All Quiet on the Western Front include war, disillusionment, generational loss, brotherhood, nationalism. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.