What reading level is George Washington?

George Washington by Wim Coleman is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is George Washington appropriate for?

George Washington is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Physical Danger, Death of Major Character, Disability Representation.

What genre is George Washington?

George Washington is nonfiction — Generals. Part of the America's Founding Fathers series.

Does George Washington have any content warnings?

George Washington has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Physical Danger, Death of Major Character, Disability Representation. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is George Washington?

George Washington by Wim Coleman is 128 pages (approximately 17,534 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

George Washington

Wim Coleman

George Washington

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Wim Coleman

America's Founding Fathers

Reading Level 7-8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the adventurous spirit and determined heart of George Washington, a young explorer and brave soldier who grew into a leader shaping a new nation. Witness his courage on the battlefield and his wise guidance during the founding of the United States, all while striving to be a man of honor and strength. This story reveals the energy and resilience behind the legend of America's first president.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age Family AdventureLeadership

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, physical danger, death of major character. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated George Washington 12ME

George Washington is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 128 pages (approximately 17,534 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, George Washington works for readers up to grade 9.2.

Read aloud, George Washington runs about 2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate George Washington as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") 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, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Loss & Grief, Physical Danger, Death of Major Character, Disability Representation.

Thematically, George Washington explores historical, coming of age, family, adventure, and leadership — 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, coming of age, family.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.