Fighting for Freedom

Gail Stewart

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Fighting for Freedom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Blacks in the American Military

by Gail Stewart

Lucent Library of Black History

Reading Level 9-10 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Explore the vital contributions of African-Americans throughout U.S. military history, uncovering their bravery and resilience across different eras. This compelling narrative highlights their impact on the nation's struggle for freedom and equality. Perfect for young readers eager to understand history through diverse perspectives.

Themes

History - United States/20th CenturyAfrican American HistorySocial JusticeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with mild content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. Content themes include historical conflict, social justice. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Historical Conflict Social Justice
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

104 pages
21,128 words
2h 21m read-aloud
ISBN
9781590189528
Pages
104
Publisher
Lucent Press
Published
December 15, 2006
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
21,128
Read-Aloud
~2h 21m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

African American soldiers

Subjects

United States/20th CenturyMilitary & WarsPeople & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican-AmericanAfrican American SoldiersAfrican American VeteransHistory, Military