William Penn

Kieran Walsh

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William Penn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kieran Walsh

Discover the Life of a Colonial American; Rourke Discovery Library

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Explore the story of William Penn, a brave pioneer who dreamed of a land where everyone could live in peace and fairness. Learn how he helped create Pennsylvania and stood up for freedom and kindness for all people. Perfect for young readers curious about history and heroes.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

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

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
625 words
4m read-aloud
ISBN
1595151397
Pages
24
Publisher
Rourke Educational Media
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
625
Read-Aloud
~4 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Pennsylvania

Subjects

Penn, William, 1644-1718PioneersPennsylvaniaQuakersColonial Period, Ca. 1600-1775Pennsylvania, History

People

William Penn (1644-1718)

Places

Pennsylvania