Susan B. Anthony
Jeanne Gehret
Susan B. Anthony
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And Justice for All
by Jeanne Gehret
Illustrated by Jeff Lennox
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Susan B. Anthony changed the world by standing up when many wouldn’t. She fought for women’s right to vote and spoke out against slavery and unfair laws. Discover why her courage still inspires people today.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This biography introduces middle-grade readers to Susan B. Anthony, a pivotal figure in the women's suffrage, abolition, and temperance movements. Written at a grade 4.5 reading level, it provides historical context appropriate for ages 9-12 without graphic content, focusing on her activism and legacy. Parents can expect an educational, inspiring portrayal of a key political leader.
Why we rated Susan B. Anthony 9C
Susan B. Anthony is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 120 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Susan B. Anthony works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Susan B. Anthony as 9C ("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, Susan B. Anthony explores historical figures, political leaders, biography, social justice, and coming of age — 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 historical figures, political leaders, biography.
- ✓ 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
9C — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780962513688
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Verbal Images Press
- Published
- November 1993
- Type
- Nonfiction