Mr. Revere and I
Robert Lawson
Mr. Revere and I
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Being an Account of Certain Episodes in the Career of Paul Revere, Esq., as Recently Revealed by His Horse, Scheherazade, Late Pride of His Royal Majesty's 14th Regiment of Foot
by Robert Lawson
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Paul Revere’s horse wasn’t just a bystander—it was a hero with a front-row seat to history! From secret meetings to midnight rides, this horse knows the real story behind the Sons of Liberty. Discover why this four-legged friend’s tale matters more than you ever imagined.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This historical fiction novel tells the story of Paul Revere’s family and the Sons of Liberty through the unique perspective of Paul Revere’s horse. Suitable for middle-grade and young adult readers, it offers a creative and engaging way to learn about American Revolutionary history. Parents should note the book contains historical themes but no intense content.
Why we rated Mr. Revere and I 9C
Mr. Revere and I is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 152 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mr. Revere and I works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Mr. Revere and I 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, Mr. Revere and I explores historical, adventure, family, animals, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, family.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
- 9780808539865
- Pages
- 152
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction