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Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1872-1961
Alice K. Flanagan
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1872-1961
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alice K. Flanagan
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
Discover the remarkable story of Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, a determined woman who stepped up to guide the nation during her husband's illness. Follow her journey from First Lady to an influential partner in the White House, showcasing courage and resilience in a time of challenge. Young readers will be inspired by her strength and dedication to family and country.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1872-1961 11LP
Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1872-1961 is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 111 pages (approximately 7,321 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1872-1961 works for readers up to grade 8.9.
Read aloud, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1872-1961 takes about 49 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1872-1961 as 11LP ("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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Illness & Injury.
Thematically, Edith Bolling Galt Wilson, 1872-1961 explores historical, family, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, family, coming of age.
- ✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Encyclopedia of First Ladies series.
- ✓ 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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 051620596X
- Pages
- 111
- Publisher
- Children's Press(CT)
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 7,321
- Read-Aloud
- ~49 min
- Text Density
- Light Text