Civil liberties

Roman Espejo

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Civil liberties

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roman Espejo

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Did you know that the rights we enjoy every day weren’t always guaranteed? Behind every law about freedom and privacy, there’s a story filled with tough choices and big debates—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Civil RightsFreedom of ExpressionPrivacyWar & ConflictLaw and Legislation

Quick Assessment

This book offers middle-grade readers a thoughtful collection of essays exploring civil liberties such as freedom of expression, privacy, and the impact of recent historical events like the War on Terrorism on these rights. It is suitable for ages 9-12 and presents complex topics in an accessible way, encouraging critical thinking about law, technology, and personal freedoms.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11MS — Moderate — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

265 pages
ISBN
9780737743562
Pages
265
Publisher
Greenhaven Press, Incorporated
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Church and state

Subjects

Civil RightsUnited StatesFreedom of ExpressionJunvenile LiteratureChurch and StatePrivacy, Right ofWar on Terrorism, 2001-Law and LegislationTerrorismPreventionRight of PrivacyJunvenile Literature.

Places

United States