What reading level is Who was Abraham Lincoln??

Who was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B. Pascal is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Who was Abraham Lincoln? appropriate for?

Who was Abraham Lincoln? is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Historical Violence, Physical Danger.

What genre is Who was Abraham Lincoln??

Who was Abraham Lincoln? is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction. Part of the Who Was...?/Who Is...? series.

Does Who was Abraham Lincoln? have any content warnings?

Who was Abraham Lincoln? has a HootRating of 10ME (Moderate — Emotional). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Historical Violence, Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Who was Abraham Lincoln??

Who was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B. Pascal is 113 pages (approximately 8,531 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Who was Abraham Lincoln?

Janet B. Pascal

Who was Abraham Lincoln?

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janet B. Pascal

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

Reading Level 5-6 10ME 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.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyComing of Age Social Justice Family

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.

Why we rated Who was Abraham Lincoln? 10ME

Who was Abraham Lincoln? is written at a Level 5-6 reading level across 113 pages (approximately 8,531 words). Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Who was Abraham Lincoln? works for readers up to grade 7.5.

Read aloud, Who was Abraham Lincoln? takes about 57 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Who was Abraham Lincoln? as 10ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Loss & Grief, Historical Violence, Physical Danger.

Thematically, Who was Abraham Lincoln? explores historical, biography, coming of age, social justice, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, biography, coming of age.
✓ Readers who fall hard for one book and want a long series to live in — there are 8 more books in the Who Was...?/Who Is...? series.
✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.