What reading level is Black and Brave?

Black and Brave by Otto J. Lindenmeyer is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Black and Brave appropriate for?

Black and Brave is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9MS (Moderate — Social).

What genre is Black and Brave?

Black and Brave is fiction — African American soldiers.

Does Black and Brave have any content warnings?

Black and Brave has a HootRating of 9MS (Moderate — Social). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Black and Brave?

Black and Brave by Otto J. Lindenmeyer is 144 pages.

Black and Brave

Otto J. Lindenmeyer

Black and Brave

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Black Soldier in America

by Otto J. Lindenmeyer

Reading Level 4-5 9MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Did you know that many brave heroes fought for their country without their stories being told? Black soldiers showed incredible courage in wars long ago, changing history in ways you might never have heard. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

HistoricalAfrican American HistoryComing of Age Family Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book highlights the important contributions of African American soldiers in American wars, shedding light on their bravery and the progress made in military service. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers historical insights wrapped in an engaging narrative. Parents should know it portrays themes of racial history and military service in an age-appropriate way.