What reading level is Lorie for President?

Lorie for President by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lorie for President appropriate for?

Lorie for President is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Lorie for President?

Lorie for President is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Lorie for President have any content warnings?

Lorie for President has a HootRating of 9C (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 Lorie for President?

Lorie for President by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk is 128 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated June 9, 2026

Lorie for President

Elizabeth Van Steenwyk

Lorie for President

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Van Steenwyk

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you were suddenly picked to run for class president, even when you didn’t expect it? Imagine standing in front of your whole school, wondering if you can really lead and make a difference. Can Lorie find the courage to take on the challenge and win everyone’s trust?

Themes

Girls & WomenFriendship Coming of AgeSchool Life

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Lorie, a girl unexpectedly nominated to run for class president. It explores themes of leadership, self-confidence, and the challenges of stepping into new roles. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book encourages young readers, especially girls, to believe in themselves and engage in school activities.

Why we rated Lorie for President 9C

Lorie for President is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 128 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Lorie for President works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Lorie for President as 9C ("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, Lorie for President explores girls & women, friendship, coming of age, and school life — 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 girls & women, friendship, coming of age.

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.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.