The history of Henry IV, part 1

William Shakespeare

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The history of Henry IV, part 1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by William Shakespeare

Folger Library Shakespeare

Reading Level 9-10 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Step into the turbulent reign of King Henry IV, where political intrigue and personal struggles collide on the stage of medieval England. Follow the young Prince Hal as he navigates the challenges of royal duty and rebellion in a gripping tale of power, loyalty, and transformation. This classic drama captures the clash between honor and ambition during a pivotal moment in history.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include political conflict, violence, ambition & power struggles. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Political Conflict Violence Ambition & Power Struggles
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

274 pages
25,494 words
2h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
0671722638
Pages
274
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
25,494
Read-Aloud
~2h 50m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Henry IV, King of England, 1367-1413DramaGreat BritainHenry IV, 1399-1413