What reading level is George Washington, spymaster?

George Washington, spymaster by Thomas B. Allen is at a Level 7-8 reading level (Lexile 1100L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is George Washington, spymaster appropriate for?

George Washington, spymaster is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is George Washington, spymaster?

George Washington, spymaster is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does George Washington, spymaster have any content warnings?

George Washington, spymaster has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. 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, spymaster?

George Washington, spymaster by Thomas B. Allen is 184 pages (approximately 21,386 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

George Washington, spymaster

Thomas B. Allen

George Washington, spymaster

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How America Outspied the British and Won the Revolutionary War

by Thomas B. Allen

Reading Level 7-8 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Discover how George Washington used clever spy tactics to help win the American Revolution. Follow the thrilling secret missions and brave actions that shaped his journey from general to the nation’s first president. This exciting story brings history to life with adventure and courage.

Themes

Historical AdventureBiographyScience & Nature

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated George Washington, spymaster 12LP

George Washington, spymaster is written at a Level 7-8 reading level with a Lexile measure of 1100L across 184 pages (approximately 21,386 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, George Washington, spymaster works for readers up to grade 9.9.

Read aloud, George Washington, spymaster runs about 2.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate George Washington, spymaster as 12LP ("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.

Thematically, George Washington, spymaster explores historical, adventure, biography, 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, biography.
✓ 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.