Arc of Justice

Kevin Boyle

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Arc of Justice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Saga of Race, Civil Rights, and Murder in the Jazz Age

by Kevin Boyle

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Sometimes, a single court case can change the whole world. In this story, brave people fight for justice against powerful odds, proving that standing up for what’s right can reshape history. Their courage shows why fairness matters to everyone.

Themes

HistoryLawLegal HistoryPolitics & Social SciencesSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

Arc of Justice explores a pivotal legal battle that highlights themes of justice, civil rights, and social change. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it combines historical facts with engaging storytelling to provide educational insight into law and social sciences. Parents should note the book addresses complex social issues appropriate for readers around ages 9 to 12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Historical Conflict Social Justice Issues
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

415 pages
ISBN
9780739452066
Pages
415
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Historical Study & Educational ResourcesLawLegal HistoryPolitics & Social SciencesSocial SciencesEthnic StudiesPolitics & GovernmentSpecific Topics