What reading level is Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history?

Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history by Mary Hull is at a Level 9-10 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history?

Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history is nonfiction — History. Part of the In American History series.

Does Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history have any content warnings?

Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history has a HootRating of 14LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Social Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history?

Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history by Mary Hull is 112 pages (approximately 18,868 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history

Mary Hull

Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary Hull

In American History

Reading Level 9-10 14LP Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 9th 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

Discover how a workers' protest in Chicago grew into a massive strike that stopped trains across 27 states, showing the power of unity and struggle. This story brings to life the challenges and courage of people fighting for their rights during an important moment in American history.

Themes

Historical Social JusticeLabor Movement

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include mild peril, social conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history 14LP

Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history is written at a Level 9-10 reading level across 112 pages (approximately 18,868 words). Strong independent readers around grade 10.4 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history works for readers up to grade 11.4.

Read aloud, Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history runs about 2.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history as 14LP ("Light — Physical") 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.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Social Conflict.

Thematically, Shays' Rebellion and the Constitution in American history explores historical, social justice, and labor movement — 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.
✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, social justice, labor movement.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 10 more books in the In American History series.
✓ 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.