What reading level is Robert E. Lee?

Robert E. Lee by Marian G. Cannon is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Robert E. Lee appropriate for?

Robert E. Lee is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12MS (Moderate — Social). Content flags: War & Conflict, Historical.

What genre is Robert E. Lee?

Robert E. Lee is nonfiction — History. Part of the First Book series.

Does Robert E. Lee have any content warnings?

Robert E. Lee has a HootRating of 12MS (Moderate — Social). Content flags include: War & Conflict, Historical. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Robert E. Lee?

Robert E. Lee by Marian G. Cannon is 64 pages (approximately 6,159 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Robert E. Lee

Marian G. Cannon

Robert E. Lee

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marian G. Cannon

First Book

Reading Level 7-8 12MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the life of Robert E. Lee, the leader who guided the Confederate Army during the American Civil War. Discover the challenges he faced and the decisions that shaped history during this turbulent time. This biography brings to life the story of a complex figure in a pivotal era.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, historical. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Robert E. Lee 12MS

Robert E. Lee is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 6,159 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Robert E. Lee works for readers up to grade 9.4.

Read aloud, Robert E. Lee takes about 41 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Robert E. Lee as 12MS ("Moderate — Social") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from social complexity — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: War & Conflict, Historical.

Thematically, Robert E. Lee explores historical, biography, and war & conflict — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, biography, war & conflict.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 14 more books in the First Book series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.