What reading level is The Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence by Jon Wilson is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Declaration of Independence appropriate for?

The Declaration of Independence is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11C (Clear).

What genre is The Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence is nonfiction — History. Part of the American History (Child's World) series.

Does The Declaration of Independence have any content warnings?

The Declaration of Independence has a HootRating of 11C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Declaration of Independence?

The Declaration of Independence by Jon Wilson is 24 pages (approximately 967 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

The Declaration of Independence

Jon Wilson

The Declaration of Independence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jon Wilson

American History (Child's World)

Reading Level 6-7 11C Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th 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

Discover the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence and how it shaped the foundation of the United States. Explore the bold ideas and courageous actions that helped define a nation’s values and freedom.

Themes

HistoricalUnited States HistoryPolitics and GovernmentComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 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 9-12.

Why we rated The Declaration of Independence 11C

The Declaration of Independence is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 24 pages (approximately 967 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.2 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Declaration of Independence works for readers up to grade 8.2.

Read aloud, The Declaration of Independence takes about 6 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate The Declaration of Independence as 11C ("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, The Declaration of Independence explores historical, united states history, politics and government, 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.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, united states history, politics and government.
✓ 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.