Who was Abraham Lincoln?

Janet B. Pascal

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Who was Abraham Lincoln?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janet B. Pascal

Who Was...?/Who Is...?

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover the remarkable journey of a tall and determined boy who grew up to lead a nation through its greatest struggle. From humble farm beginnings to becoming the sixteenth President, his courage helped end slavery and change history forever. The story also touches on his tragic assassination, all brought to life with detailed illustrations and maps.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, historical violence, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Loss & Grief Historical Violence Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

113 pages
8,531 words
57m read-aloud
ISBN
9780448448862
Pages
113
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,531
Read-Aloud
~57 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Lincoln, Abraham,1809-1865PresidentsUnited States