Abraham Lincoln (Sower Series)

David R. Collins

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Abraham Lincoln (Sower Series)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David R. Collins

Illustrated by Myron Quinton

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know Abraham Lincoln once faced more failures than successes before becoming one of America's greatest presidents? He grew up in a small log cabin and taught himself many things all alone. But that's only the beginning of his incredible journey.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyComing of AgePerseveranceFamily

Quick Assessment

This fictionalized biography presents the life of Abraham Lincoln from his humble beginnings to his presidency, tailored for middle-grade readers. It is appropriate for children ages 9-12 and offers a glimpse into Lincoln's character and perseverance without graphic content. The narrative encourages learning about history through an engaging personal perspective.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613875011
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
June 1976
Type
Fiction