James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States

Fern G. Brown

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James A. Garfield, 20th President of the United States

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Fern G. Brown

Presidents of the United States (Garrett Educ.)

Reading Level 8-9 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the journey of James A. Garfield from his humble beginnings to becoming the 20th President of the United States. Explore his early years, dedication to learning, and rise through the political ranks in a captivating story perfect for young readers. Learn how his life shaped American history during a pivotal time.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyPresidentsComing of AgePolitics and Government

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 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.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

124 pages
30,294 words
3h 22m read-aloud
ISBN
0944483631
Pages
124
Publisher
Garrett Educational
Published
1990
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
30,294
Read-Aloud
~3h 22m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Garfield, James A. 1831-1881PresidentsUnited StatesPolitics and Government1877-1881