If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln
by Ann McGovern
Four Winds Press 1985
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Retailer links may be affiliate links.
Genre
Themes
- frontier life
- perseverance
- family and community
- education and self-improvement
- hard work
- American history
- resourcefulness
About this book
What was it like to be a kid when Abraham Lincoln was growing up? This illustrated Q&A-style book shows everyday life on the American frontier—school, chores, cabins, clothing, and play—through the lens of Lincoln’s boyhood years. Clear, friendly text and period drawings make history relatable for elementary readers. Great for kids who enjoy learning how real children lived in the past and for classrooms studying Lincoln or the early 1800s.
Setting: frontier Kentucky and Indiana, early 1800s
Frequently Asked Questions
Is If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln right for my child?
Yes — If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.9, which is typical for 4th 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 frontier life, perseverance, family and community.
How long does it take to read If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln takes around 48m to finish. The book has 7,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln have an AR quiz?
Yes — If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. 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 If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln?
If You Grew Up with Abraham Lincoln has an AR reading level of 4.9, which places it at a 4th 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.