What reading level is Susan B. Anthony?

Susan B. Anthony by Kendall, Martha E. is at a Level 7-8 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Susan B. Anthony appropriate for?

Susan B. Anthony is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril, Social Activism.

What genre is Susan B. Anthony?

Susan B. Anthony is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Historical American Biographies series.

Does Susan B. Anthony have any content warnings?

Susan B. Anthony has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Social Activism. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Susan B. Anthony?

Susan B. Anthony by Kendall, Martha E. is 128 pages (approximately 18,011 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Susan B. Anthony

Kendall, Martha E.

Susan B. Anthony

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kendall, Martha E.

Historical American Biographies

Reading Level 7-8 12LP Ages 13+ Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Bold and determined, Susan B. Anthony challenged unfair laws by casting a vote when women were forbidden to do so. Partnering with Elizabeth Cady Stanton, she journeyed across America, inspiring countless people to fight for equal rights for women. Her courage helped pave the way toward women's suffrage and justice.

Themes

HistoricalBiographySocial JusticeFeminismComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, social activism. Written for readers ages 13+.

Why we rated Susan B. Anthony 12LP

Susan B. Anthony is written at a Level 7-8 reading level across 128 pages (approximately 18,011 words). Strong independent readers around grade 8.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Susan B. Anthony works for readers up to grade 9.8.

Read aloud, Susan B. Anthony runs about 2 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.

We rate Susan B. Anthony as 12LP ("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 Activism.

Thematically, Susan B. Anthony explores historical, biography, social justice, feminism, 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.
✓ 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, social justice.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 4 more books in the Historical American Biographies 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.