Lincoln, in his own words

Lincoln, in his own words is written at a Level 9-10 reading level across 226 pages (approximately 36,497 words). Strong independent readers around grade 10.1 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lincoln, in his own words works for readers up to grade 11.1.

Read aloud, Lincoln, in his own words runs about 4.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Lincoln, in his own words as 14LN ("Light — Neutral") 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: Historical Conflict, Political Themes.

Thematically, Lincoln, in his own words explores historical, politics and government, biography, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.