The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary

Best for

• Age range: 10–14 (fits siblings across a range).
• Reading maturity: Middle grade — richer plots and vocabulary with age-appropriate themes.
• Kids who tend to love it: Historical Fiction.
• Personality fit: kids ages 10–14 who enjoy a good story.

Parents love this book because

• Age-appropriate content for the 10–14 band with no significant flags.
• Written by Candace Fleming, whose books parents return to for consistently thoughtful storytelling.

Your child will probably enjoy The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary if they…

• Are curious about history

This book helps develop

Vocabulary, sustained attention, and reading confidence for the 10–14 age band.

Things parents should know

No significant content concerns for this age band. Preview with your reader if you want to discuss any specific themes.

Reading commitment

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Why we recommend it

We think The Lincolns: A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary is a confident pick for the 10–14 age band. It leans into historical fiction in a way that feels genuine, not formulaic. Candace Fleming's voice is what makes it stick: readable, respectful of kids, and easy to hand to the next child in the family.