The President's daughter

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

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The President's daughter

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

What would it be like to live in the White House as a ten-year-old? Imagine stepping into history with Ethel Roosevelt, whose dad just became President Theodore Roosevelt. Can she find her place in a world full of secrets and big responsibilities?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction novel follows 10-year-old Ethel Roosevelt as she adjusts to life in the White House after her father becomes president in 1901. The story explores themes of family dynamics and the challenges of growing up under public scrutiny, appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12. There is no intense content, making it suitable for children interested in history and presidential families.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

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
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

166 pages
ISBN
9780440419952
Pages
166
Publisher
Yearling
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Ethel Roosevelt DerbyFamilyPresidentsBoarding School StudentsRoosevelt, Theodore,Ten-year-old GirlsChildren of PresidentsRoosevelt, Theodore, 1858191919091901United StatesHistorical Fiction

People

Ethel Roosevelt DerbyTheodore Roosevelt (1858-1919)

Places

United States