We elect a President
David Elliott Weingast
We elect a President
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Elliott Weingast
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
The crowd roars as the candidates step onto the stage, each hoping to win the most important vote of all. Behind the scenes, secret plans and tough decisions swirl in a whirlwind of excitement. But who will rise to lead the nation—and what surprises await?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book offers an engaging look at the process of electing a U.S. president, from party nominations to campaign challenges and election day itself. It includes historical highlights and a glossary to help young readers understand political terms. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents complex civic concepts in an accessible and age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated We elect a President 11C
We elect a President is written at a Level 6 reading level across 255 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, We elect a President works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate We elect a President 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, We elect a President explores presidents, election, civic education, and history — 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about presidents, election, civic education.
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.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0671328395
- Pages
- 255
- Publisher
- Julian Messner
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction