Paul Revere, Son of Liberty
Keith Brandt
Paul Revere, Son of Liberty
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Son of Liberty
by Keith Brandt
The text is written at a 6th 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 wasn’t just a famous rider—he was a boy who shaped a nation long before his midnight ride. Discover how his early life as a silversmith’s son sparked the fire of revolution that changed history forever. His story proves that even ordinary kids can make an extraordinary impact.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This historical biography explores the formative years of Paul Revere, highlighting his journey from a young silversmith’s apprentice to a key figure in the American Revolution. Suitable for ages 13 to 18, the book offers educational insights into colonial America without intense content, making it appropriate for middle school and high school readers interested in U.S. history.
Why we rated Paul Revere, Son of Liberty 11C
Paul Revere, Son of Liberty is written at a Level 6-7 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Paul Revere, Son of Liberty works for readers up to grade 8.5.
We rate Paul Revere, Son of Liberty as 11C ("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, Paul Revere, Son of Liberty explores biography & autobiography, historical, united states history, 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 biography & autobiography, historical, united states history.
- ✓ 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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780606191180
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- January 1990
- Type
- Nonfiction