King George
Steve Sheinkin
King George
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Steve Sheinkin
The text is written at a 6th 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 fascinating world of the American Revolution through lively stories about famous figures like King George, Benedict Arnold, and John Hancock. Experience exciting moments from key battles and uncover surprising truths behind the historic events that shaped the nation. This engaging book brings history to life with humor and vivid storytelling perfect for young readers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, historical conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated King George 11LP
King George is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 195 pages (approximately 34,979 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, King George works for readers up to grade 8.4.
Read aloud, King George runs about 3.9 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate King George as 11LP ("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, Historical Conflict.
Thematically, King George explores history, united states revolution, biography, and adventure — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about history, united states revolution, 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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — 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
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781596433199
- Pages
- 195
- Publisher
- Roaring Brook Press
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 34,979
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 53m
- Text Density
- Standard