Finding Lincoln Book and DVD Set
Ann Malaspina
Finding Lincoln Book and DVD Set
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann Malaspina
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if the library doors were locked just because of the color of your skin? Imagine sneaking in after hours to find the book you need for school, with a secret helper by your side. But what happens if someone finds out your secret mission?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1950s segregated Alabama, this story follows Louis, a young boy who faces racial barriers when trying to access the public library for a school project. A kind librarian helps him after hours, providing a gentle introduction to historical segregation in libraries. Appropriate for early readers ages 5-8, it sensitively addresses themes of racial discrimination and perseverance.
Why we rated Finding Lincoln Book and DVD Set 7MS
Finding Lincoln Book and DVD Set is written at a Level 2 reading level across 4 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Finding Lincoln Book and DVD Set works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Finding Lincoln Book and DVD Set as 7MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, social complexity — 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 moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Finding Lincoln Book and DVD Set explores african americans, libraries, historical, friendship, and family — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about african americans, libraries, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7MS — Moderate — SocialReal 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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780807599853
- Pages
- 4
- Publisher
- Albert Whitman & Company
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction