Buttons for General Washington (On My Own Hstory)
Peter Roop
Buttons for General Washington (On My Own Hstory)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Peter Roop
Illustrated by Peter E. Hanson
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Did you know a fourteen-year-old once helped General Washington during the Revolutionary War? John Darragh took on a secret spy mission that could change everything—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This early reader historical fiction book follows fourteen-year-old John Darragh as he undertakes a dangerous spy mission for General Washington during the Revolutionary War. Suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces young readers to American history through accessible language and engaging storytelling. The content is age-appropriate with mild themes of peril related to espionage.
Why we rated Buttons for General Washington (On My Own Hstory) 7LP
Buttons for General Washington (On My Own Hstory) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Buttons for General Washington (On My Own Hstory) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Buttons for General Washington (On My Own Hstory) as 7LP ("Light — Physical") 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, Buttons for General Washington (On My Own Hstory) explores historical, adventure, 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LP — Light — PhysicalLight 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
- 9781595199294
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Live Oak Media (NY)
- Published
- February 28, 2007
- Type
- Fiction