What reading level is A slave family?

A slave family by Bobbie Kalman is at a Level 6-7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is A slave family appropriate for?

A slave family is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Historical Hardship, Family Change, Social Injustice.

What genre is A slave family?

A slave family is nonfiction — History. Part of the Colonial People (Crabtree) series.

Does A slave family have any content warnings?

A slave family has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Historical Hardship, Family Change, Social Injustice. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is A slave family?

A slave family by Bobbie Kalman is 32 pages (approximately 4,961 words).

A slave family

Bobbie Kalman

A slave family

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bobbie Kalman

Colonial People (Crabtree)

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the everyday experiences and close bonds within an enslaved family living on a colonial American plantation. This story reveals the challenges and resilience of African American families during a difficult period in history. Through their daily lives, readers gain insight into the strength and spirit that shaped their communities.

Themes

African American HistoryFamily Historical Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include historical hardship, family change, social injustice. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Historical Hardship Family Change Social Injustice

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

32 pages

4,961 words

33m read-aloud

ISBN: 077870792X
Pages: 32
Publisher: New York ; St. Catharines, Ont. : Crabtree Pub.
Published: 2003
Type: Nonfiction
Word Count: 4,961
Read-Aloud: ~33 min
Text Density: Standard

Genres

History

Subjects

SlavesUnited StatesSocial ConditionsSocial Life and CustomsPlantation LifeAfrican American FamiliesAfrican AmericansTo 1863Colonial Period, Ca. 1600-1775SlaverySlaves, United StatesSlaves, Social ConditionsEnslaved Persons, United States, Social Conditions

Places

United States