Charlotte Spies for Justice

Nikki Shannon Smith

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Charlotte Spies for Justice

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Civil War Survival Story

by Nikki Shannon Smith

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Charlotte crouches in the shadows, heart pounding as she listens to whispered plans about a secret mission. The words could change everything, but one wrong move could trap her and her cousin forever. Will Charlotte's courage be enough to save the day?

Themes

AdventureHistoricalAfrican American ExperienceSpiesComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

Set in 1864 Virginia, this middle-grade historical fiction follows twelve-year-old Charlotte, a former slave who becomes involved in espionage against the Confederacy. The story explores themes of bravery, slavery, and the fight for freedom with age-appropriate language and includes helpful historical notes, a glossary, and discussion questions. Suitable for readers ages 9 to 12, it sensitively handles complex topics related to slavery and war.

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

Fear & Anxiety Historical Slavery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781496584465
Pages
112
Publisher
Stone Arch Books
Published
2019
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

African AmericansSlaveryAdventure and AdventurersSpies