William Penn (Biographies from American History)

Michael O'Malley, Corinn Codye Scott, James Balkovek

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William Penn (Biographies from American History)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael O'Malley, Corinn Codye Scott, James Balkovek

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

William Penn stands before a crowd, his voice steady as he shares his bold dream of a peaceful land where everyone is free. But not everyone is ready to listen, and danger looms nearby. What will happen when his vision is put to the ultimate test?

Quick Assessment

This accessible biography introduces young readers to William Penn, the founder of Pennsylvania, highlighting his vision for religious freedom and peaceful coexistence. Written for middle school readers, the book presents historical facts with engaging storytelling, suitable for ages 13-18. There is no graphic content, making it appropriate for educational use in classrooms or at home.

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

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
9781555550264
Pages
32
Publisher
Fearon/Janus/Quercus
Published
June 1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

YA: Grades 7-9