What reading level is Elizebeth Friedman?

Elizebeth Friedman by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Elizebeth Friedman appropriate for?

Elizebeth Friedman is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Historical War & Conflict.

What genre is Elizebeth Friedman?

Elizebeth Friedman is nonfiction — History. Part of the Women Warriors of World War II; Graphic Library series.

Does Elizebeth Friedman have any content warnings?

Elizebeth Friedman has a HootRating of 9LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Historical War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Elizebeth Friedman?

Elizebeth Friedman by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan is 32 pages (approximately 2,968 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Elizebeth Friedman

Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan

Elizebeth Friedman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Expert Codebreaker of World War II

by Elizabeth Pagel-Hogan

Women Warriors of World War II; Graphic Library

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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

Meet Elizebeth Friedman, a brilliant codebreaker whose sharp mind and love of language helped crack secret messages and bring down notorious criminals like Al Capone. From solving puzzles to stopping Nazi spies during World War II, her fearless work changed history using just pencil and paper. Dive into this colorful graphic novel to explore the thrilling adventures of a woman who defied all odds and proved that courage and intelligence can change the world.

Themes

Historical AdventureBiographyWomen in HistoryScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, historical war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Elizebeth Friedman 9LP

Elizebeth Friedman is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 32 pages (approximately 2,968 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Elizebeth Friedman works for readers up to grade 6.8.

Read aloud, Elizebeth Friedman takes about 20 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Elizebeth Friedman as 9LP ("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: Mild Peril, Historical War & Conflict.

Thematically, Elizebeth Friedman explores historical, adventure, biography, women in history, and science & nature — 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, biography.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 2 more books in the Women Warriors of World War II; Graphic Library series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.