What reading level is George Washington?

George Washington by Daniel C. Gedacht is at a Level 8-9 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, Death of Major Character, Disability, Animal Death.

What genre is George Washington?

George Washington is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series.

Does George Washington have any content warnings?

George Washington has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Death of Major Character, Disability, Animal Death. 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 Daniel C. Gedacht is 112 pages (approximately 12,986 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

George Washington

Daniel C. Gedacht

George Washington

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Leader of a New Nation

by Daniel C. Gedacht

Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books

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

The text is written at a 8th 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 journey of George Washington, from his early days as a young Virginian to becoming the nation’s first president. Experience the challenges, losses, and triumphs that shaped his remarkable life and legacy. This tale brings history to life through vivid storytelling and memorable moments.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyFamily Coming of AgeLeadership

Quick Assessment

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

Why we rated George Washington 12ME

George Washington is written at a Level 8-9 reading level across 112 pages (approximately 12,986 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, George Washington works for readers up to grade 10.6.

Read aloud, George Washington runs about 1.5 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, Death of Major Character, Disability, Animal Death.

Thematically, George Washington explores historical, biography, family, coming of age, 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, biography, family.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 7 more books in the Library of American Lives and Times; PowerPlus Books series.
✓ 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.
! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.