Day the President Was Shot
Bill O'Reilly
Day the President Was Shot
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Secret Service, the FBI, a Would-Be Killer, and the Attempted Assassination of Ronald Reagan
by Bill O'Reilly
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if you could step back in time to the day everything changed for President Reagan? Imagine the tension as the nation holds its breath, not knowing what will happen next. Could one moment rewrite history forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction book explores the events surrounding the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a dramatic and accessible look at a pivotal moment in American history. Parents should note that while the story includes themes of political violence, it is presented in a way appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781627796996
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction