Forbidden love

Gary B. Nash

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Forbidden love

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the secret history of mixed-race America

by Gary B. Nash

Reading Level 10-11 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 10th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the untold story of America's complex history of racial mixing, from the union of John Rolfe and Pocahontas to modern multiracial communities. This insightful journey reveals how fears about racial boundaries have shaped the nation and continue to influence society today. Discover the powerful impact of diversity and the challenges faced by those who cross cultural lines.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 10-11 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, religious themes. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Racial Discrimination Religious Themes
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
9
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

214 pages
53,648 words
5h 58m read-aloud
ISBN
0805049533
Pages
214
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company (BYR)
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
53,648
Read-Aloud
~5h 58m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

MestizosUnited StatesRacially Mixed PeopleRace Relations