5000 miles to freedom
Judith Bloom Fradin
5000 miles to freedom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Ellen and William Craft's Flight from Slavery
by Judith Bloom Fradin
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 — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780792278856
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction