Frederick Douglass and the Fight for Freedom

Douglas Miller

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Frederick Douglass and the Fight for Freedom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Douglas Miller

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Frederick Douglass wasn’t just any man—he escaped slavery and became one of the most powerful voices for freedom in history. His words shook the nation and changed the fight for equality forever. Discover how courage and determination can rewrite the future.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This historical biography traces Frederick Douglass’s journey from slavery to becoming a leading abolitionist, editor, and orator. Suitable for teens, it offers an inspiring look at resilience and social justice, with age-appropriate content focusing on historical struggles against slavery. The book provides a valuable introduction to American history and civil rights without graphic content.

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

Emotional: Loss & Grief Social: Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780735102170
Pages
160
Publisher
Replica Books
Published
July 2002
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

HistoricalUnited StatesAutobiographyBiography & AutobiographyPeople of ColorAntislavery MovementsCultural HeritageAbolitionistsAfro-American Abolitionists