Lincoln's Legacy (Blast to the Past (Paperback))
Stacia Deutsch
Lincoln's Legacy (Blast to the Past (Paperback))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stacia Deutsch
Illustrated by David T. Wenzel
The text is written at a 4th 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
Mr. C.'s class zips through swirling lights and lands right in the middle of a tense moment with President Lincoln. The clock is ticking—only two hours to change history and stop Lincoln from giving up on freeing the slaves. But can they make a difference before time runs out?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade historical fiction follows a class who travels back in time to meet President Lincoln during a pivotal moment in American history. The story explores themes of courage, justice, and the fight to end slavery, appropriate for readers ages 9-12. It offers an engaging introduction to history with mild tension but no graphic content.
Why we rated Lincoln's Legacy (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) 9LP
Lincoln's Legacy (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lincoln's Legacy (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Lincoln's Legacy (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) as 9LP ("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.
Thematically, Lincoln's Legacy (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) explores action & adventure, historical - united states - 19th century, friendship, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about action & adventure, historical - united states - 19th century, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — 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
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781417740291
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- January 2005
- Type
- Fiction