Celeste's Harlem Renaissance
Eleanora E. Tate
Celeste's Harlem Renaissance
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Eleanora E. Tate
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
At just thirteen, Celeste journeys from North Carolina to the lively streets of Harlem, where the arts and culture of the Harlem Renaissance burst with color and rhythm. Staying with her dazzling Aunt Valentina, Celeste uncovers a world full of creativity and excitement, but soon realizes that her aunt's life holds unexpected challenges beneath the glamour.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, family change. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0316523941
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Little Brown & Company
- Published
- April 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 79,629
- Read-Aloud
- ~8h 51m
- Text Density
- Dense