What reading level is Founding mothers?

Founding mothers by Cokie Roberts is at a Level 6-7 reading level (Lexile 1120L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Founding mothers appropriate for?

Founding mothers is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is Founding mothers?

Founding mothers is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Founding mothers have any content warnings?

Founding mothers has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Founding mothers?

Founding mothers by Cokie Roberts is 37 pages (approximately 6,005 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Founding mothers

Cokie Roberts

Founding mothers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Cokie Roberts

Reading Level 6-7 11C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the powerful stories of the women who played vital roles in the American Revolution, shaping the nation's birth from behind the scenes. Through vivid illustrations and compelling narratives, meet courageous figures like Abigail Adams and Phillis Wheatley whose bravery helped inspire the founding of America. This inspiring collection brings history to life, highlighting the often overlooked heroines who made a lasting impact.

Themes

WomenBiographyHistorySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Founding mothers 11C

Founding mothers is written at a Level 6-7 reading level with a Lexile measure of 1120L across 37 pages (approximately 6,005 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Founding mothers works for readers up to grade 8.8.

Read aloud, Founding mothers takes about 40 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Founding mothers as 11C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

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

Thematically, Founding mothers explores women, biography, history, 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.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about women, biography, history.
✓ 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.