What reading level is Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler?

Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler by Steve Sheinkin is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 470L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler appropriate for?

Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 7C (Clear).

What genre is Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler?

Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler have any content warnings?

Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler has a HootRating of 7C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler?

Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler by Steve Sheinkin is 147 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler

Steve Sheinkin

Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Steve Sheinkin

Illustrated by Swaab, Neil, illustrator

Reading Level 2-3 7C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever wondered what would happen if Abraham Lincoln decided not to be part of history? Abby and her stepbrother, Doc, face a big challenge when Lincoln goes on strike because he thinks history is too boring. Can they convince him to step up before it's too late?

Themes

FamilyHistorySchoolsStepfamiliesJuvenile fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction explores themes of history and family through the imaginative story of Abby and her stepbrother Doc, who must persuade Abraham Lincoln to fulfill his role in history. Suitable for ages 5-8, it combines humor and historical elements to engage young readers while addressing the concept of stepfamilies. The story contains no intense content and is appropriate for early elementary children.

Why we rated Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler 7C

Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 470L across 147 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler works for readers up to grade 4.5.

We rate Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler 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, Abraham Lincoln, pro wrestler explores family, history, schools, stepfamilies, and juvenile fiction — 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 family, history, schools.