A. Lincoln and Me
Louise Borden
A. Lincoln and Me
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Louise Borden
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know there's a secret connection between a young boy and Abraham Lincoln? They share a birthday and even look alike, but that's only the beginning of their surprising similarities.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gently imagined story for early readers explores a young boy's discovery of his unexpected connection to Abraham Lincoln, highlighting themes of history and personal identity. Suitable for children ages 5-8, it uses simple language and a warm narrative to introduce historical concepts without heavy content.
Why we rated A. Lincoln and Me 7C
A. Lincoln and Me is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A. Lincoln and Me works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A. Lincoln and Me as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, A. Lincoln and Me explores historical, biographical, coming of age, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, biographical, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780590457156
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Scholastic Inc.
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction