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Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (Unforgettable Americans)
Jean Fritz
Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (Unforgettable Americans)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jean Fritz
The text is written at a 6th 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
What makes a president unforgettable? Imagine a leader who could be both a fierce hunter and a caring family man, whose energy and drive changed a nation. What secrets lie behind Teddy Roosevelt's larger-than-life adventures?
Quick Assessment
This engaging biography introduces middle-grade readers to Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president of the United States, highlighting his dynamic personality, achievements, and love of nature. Written by acclaimed author Jean Fritz, the book balances wit and historical accuracy, making it suitable for ages 9 to 12. It offers a thoughtful portrayal without heavy emotional content, perfect for young readers interested in American history and leadership.
Why we rated Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (Unforgettable Americans) 11LE
Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (Unforgettable Americans) is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 980L across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (Unforgettable Americans) works for readers up to grade 8.5.
We rate Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (Unforgettable Americans) as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Bully for You, Teddy Roosevelt! (Unforgettable Americans) explores presidents, biography, history, family, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about presidents, biography, history.
- ✓ 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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780698116092
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Puffin Books
- Published
- January 27, 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Lexile
- 980L