Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner

Rush Limbaugh

Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Rush Limbaugh

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Have you ever wondered what it was like when the Star-Spangled Banner was born? Imagine riding through the bustling streets of 18th-century Philadelphia with a talking horse and a time-traveling crew, right in the middle of secret debates and daring adventures. What mysteries will unfold as you discover the stories behind America’s most famous flag?

Themes

HistoryAdventureTime TravelPatriotismFriendship Family

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction book follows Rush Revere and his talking horse, Liberty, on a time-travel adventure through key moments in early American history. It introduces children ages 9-12 to the origins of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the Star-Spangled Banner with humor and action, making history engaging and accessible. The story contains light historical peril and patriotic themes but is appropriate for its intended audience.

Why we rated Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner 11LE

Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, Rush Revere and the Star-Spangled Banner explores history, adventure, time travel, patriotism, and friendship — 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 history, adventure, time travel.

Maybe not for

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

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional

Emotional

Light ←

Physical

Light

Social

Clear

Thematic

Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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