What reading level is Alexander Hamilton?

Alexander Hamilton by Lisa DeCarolis is at a Level 8-9 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Alexander Hamilton appropriate for?

Alexander Hamilton is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LN (Light — Neutral). Content flags: Light Conflict.

What genre is Alexander Hamilton?

Alexander Hamilton is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series.

Does Alexander Hamilton have any content warnings?

Alexander Hamilton has a HootRating of 12LN (Light — Neutral). Content flags include: Light Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Alexander Hamilton?

Alexander Hamilton by Lisa DeCarolis is 112 pages (approximately 13,809 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Alexander Hamilton

Lisa DeCarolis

Alexander Hamilton

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lisa DeCarolis

Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books

Reading Level 8-9 12LN Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the incredible journey of Alexander Hamilton, from his early life to becoming a key figure in America's founding and the first Secretary of the Treasury. Experience the challenges and triumphs that shaped one of the most influential statesmen in U.S. history. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about the nation's beginnings through an engaging narrative.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyPolitics and GovernmentComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include light conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Alexander Hamilton 12LN

Alexander Hamilton is written at a Level 8-9 reading level across 112 pages (approximately 13,809 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Alexander Hamilton works for readers up to grade 10.4.

Read aloud, Alexander Hamilton runs about 1.5 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Alexander Hamilton as 12LN ("Light — Neutral") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Light Conflict.

Thematically, Alexander Hamilton explores historical, biography, politics and government, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, biography, politics and government.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 7 more books in the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.