The president has been shot!

Rebecca C. Jones

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The president has been shot!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

True Stories of the Attacks on Ten U.S. Presidents

by Rebecca C. Jones

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The sharp crack of a gunshot echoes through the air, sending a hush over the crowd. The tension is thick, and every eye watches as history hangs in the balance. What happens when the leader of a nation faces danger no one could have imagined?

Themes

PresidentsAssassinationHistoryUnited States

Quick Assessment

This nonfiction book explores the true stories behind four presidential assassinations and other attempts on U.S. Presidents' lives, tailored for middle-grade readers. It presents historical events with sensitivity appropriate for ages 9-12, providing insight into American history while addressing serious topics. Parents should be aware that the book includes discussions of violence related to assassination attempts.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Fear & Anxiety Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

134 pages
ISBN
9780525453338
Pages
134
Publisher
Dutton Juvenile
Published
1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Assassination

Subjects

PresidentsAssassinationUnited StatesAssassination AttemptsPresidents, United States, AssassinationPresidents, United States

Places

United States