5000 miles to freedom

Judith Bloom Fradin

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5000 miles to freedom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Ellen and William Craft's Flight from Slavery

by Judith Bloom Fradin

Reading Level 3 8MS Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what it would take to escape to freedom? Imagine being chased by slave hunters while traveling from the Deep South all the way across the ocean to a new life in England. How did Ellen and William Craft manage such a daring journey?

Quick Assessment

This book tells the true story of Ellen and William Craft, two enslaved children who made a courageous escape from the Deep South to freedom in England. It is suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8 and sensitively introduces themes of slavery and bravery without graphic content. Parents should know it highlights historical struggles with an emphasis on hope and resilience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

96 pages
ISBN
9780792278856
Pages
96
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2006
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Craft, EllenCraft, WilliamFugitive SlavesUnited StatesSlavesGeorgiaEnglandBiography & AutobiographyCultural HeritageUnited States/19th CenturyHistoricalPeople of ColorAfrican AmericansSlavery