What reading level is The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin?

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin by Gordon S. Wood is at a Level 10-11 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin appropriate for?

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5).

What genre is The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin?

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin have any content warnings?

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin?

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin by Gordon S. Wood is 299 pages (approximately 90,037 words).

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin

Gordon S. Wood

The Americanization of Benjamin Franklin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gordon S. Wood

Reading Level 10-11 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 10th 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

Explore the complex journey of Benjamin Franklin as he balances his early loyalty to the British Crown with his crucial role in America's fight for independence. Discover how his unique character traits shaped his legacy as a key figure in the Revolution and American history.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyComing of Age Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 10-11 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

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Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

299 pages

90,037 words

10h 0m read-aloud

ISBN: 159420019X
Pages: 299
Publisher: Penguin
Published: 2004
Type: Nonfiction
Word Count: 90,037
Read-Aloud: ~10h 0m
Text Density: Dense

Genres

Biography & Autobiography

Subjects

Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790InfluencePublic OpinionStatesmenUnited StatesScientistsInventorsPrintersFranklin, Benjamin,1706-1790Famous PersonsHistory, 18th CenturyOpinion PubliqueHommes D'ÉtatBiographiesScientifiquesInventeursImprimeursNationale IdentiteitMythevormingComputer TerminalsStatesmen, BiographyScientists, BiographyPublic Opinion, United States

People

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)

Places

United States