Bound for glory 1910-1930

Kerry Candaele

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Bound for glory 1910-1930

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

From the Great Migration to the Harlem Renaissance, 1910-1930

by Kerry Candaele

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.

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About This Book

What if you could travel back to a time when millions of people changed everything by moving to new cities? Imagine the music, stories, and dreams that filled the streets during the Harlem Renaissance, where heroes like Louis Armstrong and Langston Hughes made history. But what challenges did they face along the way?

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction explores the Great Migration of African Americans from the South to Northern cities between 1910 and 1930, highlighting cultural milestones and significant figures of the Harlem Renaissance. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book includes 40 photographs that enrich the narrative. It thoughtfully addresses themes of racial struggle, cultural identity, and social change in an accessible way for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
ISBN
0791022617
Pages
120
Publisher
Chelsea House
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Afro-Americans1877-1964MigrationsHarlem RenaissanceHarlemIntellectual Life20th CenturyAfrican AmericansBlacks, History

Places

Harlem (NewYork, N.Y.)N.Y.) Harlem (NewYork