Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt!
by Jean Fritz
Scholastic 1991
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- leadership
- perseverance
- public service
- adventure
- reform and justice
- conservation
- courage
- resilience
About this book
This lively biography introduces readers to Theodore Roosevelt—from a sickly, determined boy to Rough Rider and energetic U.S. president. Jean Fritz blends humor and vivid anecdotes to show how TR’s love of adventure, reform, and the outdoors shaped his life and legacy. Kids will enjoy the larger-than-life stories of ranching, charging up San Juan Hill, and protecting wild places. A great pick for middle-grade readers who like fast-paced history with personality.
Setting: United States (New York, the American West, Cuba, and the White House), late 1800s–early 1900s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt! right for my child?
Yes — Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt! is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.9, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include leadership, perseverance, public service.
How long does it take to read Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt!?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt! takes around 2.7h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt! has an AR quiz available, worth 4 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt!?
Bully for you, Teddy Roosevelt! has an AR reading level of 6.9, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.