What reading level is The Story of the Gettysburg Address?

The Story of the Gettysburg Address by Kenneth G. Richards is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Story of the Gettysburg Address appropriate for?

The Story of the Gettysburg Address is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, War & Conflict.

What genre is The Story of the Gettysburg Address?

The Story of the Gettysburg Address is fiction.

Does The Story of the Gettysburg Address have any content warnings?

The Story of the Gettysburg Address has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, War & Conflict. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

The Story of the Gettysburg Address

Kenneth G. Richards

The Story of the Gettysburg Address

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kenneth G. Richards

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The Gettysburg Address changed history with just a few powerful words. This story shows how a battle turned into a promise for a better future, told through the eyes of those who lived it. Understanding this moment helps us see why every word mattered then—and still does today.

Themes

Historical Family Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This book introduces readers ages 9-12 to the historical events leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg and the significance of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address. It includes the full text of the speech and explains its importance in honoring fallen soldiers and shaping American history. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it provides a respectful and educational look at a pivotal Civil War moment.