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Democracy

Mike Wilson

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Democracy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Opposing Viewpoints

by Mike Wilson

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Democracy is more than just voting—it's a powerful idea that shapes how countries work and how people live. But what if the system isn’t perfect? This story dives into big questions about fairness, faith, and whether every country can truly be democratic.

Themes

DemocracyReligion and politicsElectionsTerrorismSocial JusticeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the complex ideas behind democracy, including its origins, the influence of religion, election reforms, and global suitability. Suitable for ages 9-12, it encourages critical thinking about political systems without graphic content. Parents should note the book engages with mature themes like terrorism and political debate in an age-appropriate way.

Why we rated Democracy 11MS

Democracy is written at a Level 6 reading level across 239 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Democracy works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Democracy as 11MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from social complexity, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Democracy explores democracy, religion and politics, elections, terrorism, and social justice — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about democracy, religion and politics, elections.
  • Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

239 pages
ISBN
9780737733150
Pages
239
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

DemocracyReligion and PoliticsElectionsUnited StatesTerrorism