Great communicator
Jeff C. Young
Great communicator
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Story of Ronald Reagan
by Jeff C. Young
20th Century Leaders
The text is written at a 8th 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 the unique journey of Ronald Reagan, who went from Hollywood actor to the oldest man elected president of the United States. Experience how his leadership shaped the country and how he bravely overcame a life-threatening assassination attempt. This engaging biography brings the story of the 40th president to life for young readers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8-9 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Great communicator 12LP
Great communicator is written at a Level 8-9 reading level across 128 pages (approximately 21,512 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Great communicator works for readers up to grade 10.7.
Read aloud, Great communicator runs about 2.4 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Great communicator 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, Great communicator explores presidents, biography, and history — 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 presidents, 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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1931798109
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Morgan Reynolds Publishing
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 21,512
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 23m
- Text Density
- Standard