William Penn

Janey Levy

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William Penn

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janey Levy

American History Milestones; PowerKids Press

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot Page-Turner

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

Discover the life of William Penn, a visionary leader who founded Pennsylvania and championed the ideals of democracy and religious freedom. Follow his journey as his principles helped shape the early ideas behind the United States Constitution. This tale brings history to life for young readers eager to learn about courage and conviction.

Themes

BiographyHistoryFounding FathersReligious FreedomDemocracy

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

53 pages
2,344 words
16m read-aloud
ISBN
9781435830165
Pages
53
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
2009
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,344
Read-Aloud
~16 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Penn, William,1644-1718QuakersPennsylvaniaPioneersColonial Period, Ca. 1600-1775Penn, William, 1644-1718PennWilliamPennsylvania, History

People

William Penn (1644-1718)

Places

Pennsylvania