The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Benjamin Franklin

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The autobiography of Benjamin Franklin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Benjamin Franklin

Reading Level 11-12 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 11th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the extraordinary journey of Benjamin Franklin, who rose from a young printer's apprentice to a renowned inventor, scientist, and influential statesman. Experience history through the eyes of a man whose innovations and leadership shaped a nation.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 11-12 book with gentle 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+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
10
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
1
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
68,231 words
7h 35m read-aloud
ISBN
0684841967
Pages
160
Publisher
Touchstone Books
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
68,231
Read-Aloud
~7h 35m
Text Density
Very Dense

Genres

Subjects

StatesmenWillsScientistsPrintersAmerican MaximsInventorsCorrespondencePhilosophersPolitics and GovernmentStatesmanOpen Library Staff PicksMaximsWillPortraitsSourcesQuakersEducationChildhood and YouthFranklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790Statesmen, BiographyStatesmen, United StatesScientists, BiographyEducation, United StatesUnited States, BiographyBiography & AutobiographyNonfictionClassic LiteratureDictionariesEnglish LanguageFrenchHistoricalSpanishPoliticsMeteorologyDiplomacyTheologyFranklinLifeGovernorGreatColoniesTionPublicAfterwardGoingGreat BritainGood DealLord HoweLord HillsboroughGreat DealTen YearsPublic MindPublic DomainFranklin WroteYoung ManPaper MoneyKoreanForeign RelationsDiplomatic RelationsLarge Type BooksUnited States, HistoryPersonal MemoirsHommes D'ÉtatBiographiesAutobiografieOperating SystemsProblems, ExercisesUnixSolarisLinuxFrench LanguageFounding Fathers of the United StatesFranklin, Benjamin , 1706-1790Statesmen--united States--biographyE302.6.f7 A3 1996973.3/092 BPolitique Et GouvernementTextbooksFranklin, Benjamin,American AuthorsImprimeursScientifiquesModern18th CenturyUnited StatesRevolutionary PeriodDramaKings and RulersSuccessionRegicidesMurder Victims' FamiliesMelancholyFathersDeathGhostsRevengeGuiltPrincesLibraryPersonal CopyConduct of LifePseudomorphsPersonal FinanceEarly Works to 1800

People

Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790)Frank Woodworth Pine (1869-)John Woolman (1720-1772)

Places

United StatesPennsylvaniaPhiladelphiaFranceStatesmenUnited States of America