If You Grew Up With George Washington (If You)
by Ruth Belov Gross, Emily Arnold McCully
Tandem Library 1985
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- colonial life
- responsibility
- family
- leadership
- character
- education
- citizenship
- history and culture
About this book
This engaging nonfiction book shows what life was like for children growing up in colonial Virginia alongside young George Washington. Through a friendly question-and-answer format and detailed illustrations, readers learn about chores, schooling, manners, games, and daily life on a plantation. It offers a window into history that feels personal and relatable for elementary readers. Kids enjoy the short, factual sections and pictures that make the past easy to imagine.
Setting: colonial Virginia (Ferry Farm and Mount Vernon), mid-1700s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is If You Grew Up With George Washington (If You) right for my child?
Yes — If You Grew Up With George Washington (If You) is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, which is typical for 5th 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 colonial life, responsibility, family.
How long does it take to read If You Grew Up With George Washington (If You)?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, If You Grew Up With George Washington (If You) takes around 42m to finish. The book has 7,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does If You Grew Up With George Washington (If You) have an AR quiz?
Yes — If You Grew Up With George Washington (If You) 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 George Washington (If You)?
If You Grew Up With George Washington (If You) has an AR reading level of 5.2, which places it at a 5th 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.