Daniel Webster Jackson & the Wrong Way Railroad

Robert W. Walker

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Daniel Webster Jackson & the Wrong Way Railroad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Robert W. Walker

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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

The whistle of a distant train pierces the night air, carrying secrets and danger along the tracks. Daniel Webster Jackson can almost taste the smoke and feel the rumble beneath his feet as he faces a choice that could change everything. Fear and courage mix in his heart as he takes a step toward an uncertain future.

Themes

AdventureComing of AgeFamilyHistoricalSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Daniel Webster Jackson, a teenage boy who chooses to leave his foster home to avoid becoming entangled in a corrupt judge's plot against the Underground Railroad. Set in Missouri, the story explores themes of bravery, justice, and moral choices suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the historical context involves challenging social issues but is handled with sensitivity appropriate for this age group.

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 Courage & Moral Choices
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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

219 pages
ISBN
9780880925549
Pages
219
Publisher
Royal Fireworks Publishing Company
Published
November 30, 2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Fugitive slaves

Subjects

Special InterestAdventureTravel