What reading level is James Madison?

James Madison by Neil D. Bramwell is at a Level 8-9 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is James Madison appropriate for?

James Madison is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12C (Clear).

What genre is James Madison?

James Madison is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the MyReportLinks.com; Presidents series.

Does James Madison have any content warnings?

James Madison has a HootRating of 12C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is James Madison?

James Madison by Neil D. Bramwell is 48 pages (approximately 6,621 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

James Madison

Neil D. Bramwell

James Madison

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Neil D. Bramwell

MyReportLinks.com; Presidents

Reading Level 8-9 12C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot 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 is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the life of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, who played a key role in shaping the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Explore his journey from early years to leadership, enriched with fascinating photos and links for deeper learning. Perfect for young readers curious about American history and the foundations of government.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyPresidentsAmerican History

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.

Why we rated James Madison 12C

James Madison is written at a Level 8-9 reading level across 48 pages (approximately 6,621 words). Strong independent readers around grade 9.6 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, James Madison works for readers up to grade 10.6.

Read aloud, James Madison takes about 44 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate James Madison as 12C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.

Thematically, James Madison explores historical, biography, presidents, and american 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, biography, presidents.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 3 more books in the MyReportLinks.com; Presidents series.
✓ 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.