Amazing Adventures of Abiola

Jeffrey J. Dean

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Amazing Adventures of Abiola

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeffrey J. Dean

Illustrated by Dwayne Ferguson

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know Abiola holds a secret treasure—a past filled with heroes and stories from Africa that no one at school has heard? As he discovers amazing tales about his heritage and the incredible people who came before him, he's ready to tell the world. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

Ethnic - African AmericanComing of AgeFamilyFriendshipPeople & Places - United States - African-AmericanEducationIdentity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Abiola, an African American boy who explores his rich African heritage and learns about notable African American figures. The story encourages cultural pride and sharing knowledge with peers, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. It presents themes of identity and history in an accessible and positive way without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

ISBN
9780613840071
Publisher
Tandem Library
Published
January 1995
Type
Fiction

Subjects

EthnicAfrican AmericanPeople & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican-American