Chasing George Washington
Ronald Kidd
Chasing George Washington
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ronald Kidd
The text is written at a 3rd 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
The creak of the old White House floors echoes as Dee, José, and Annie sneak through the halls. Suddenly, a painting of George Washington falls, and to their surprise, the first president comes to life! Now, the trio must hurry to catch him before history slips away.
Quick Assessment
This early reader fiction follows three children on a school trip to the White House where they accidentally bring George Washington to life. As they try to return him to his portrait, they encounter historical figures and learn about American history in a fun, engaging way. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, the story incorporates light adventure and historical themes without any intense content.
Why we rated Chasing George Washington 8C
Chasing George Washington is written at a Level 3 reading level across 80 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Chasing George Washington works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Chasing George Washington as 8C ("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, Chasing George Washington explores historical, adventure, family, and friendship — 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 historical, adventure, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781416948582
- Pages
- 80
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction