What reading level is James Madison?

James Madison by Stuart A. Kallen is at a Level 5-6 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: 10C (Clear).

What genre is James Madison?

James Madison is nonfiction — Presidents. Part of the Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies series.

Does James Madison have any content warnings?

James Madison has a HootRating of 10C (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 Stuart A. Kallen is 64 pages (approximately 3,976 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

James Madison

Stuart A. Kallen

James Madison

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stuart A. Kallen

Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies

Reading Level 5-6 10C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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, whose ideas helped shape the nation’s Constitution. This story highlights his dedication to building a strong government and his lasting impact on American history. Perfect for young readers eager to learn about the leaders who shaped the country.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyPresidentsComing of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated James Madison 10C

James Madison is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 3,976 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, James Madison works for readers up to grade 7.5.

Read aloud, James Madison takes about 27 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate James Madison as 10C ("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, coming of age, and social justice — 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 10 more books in the Founding Fathers (ABDO/Pop!); A&D Biographies 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.