Frederick Douglass : Fugitive Slave and Abolitionist
Sue Vander Hook
Frederick Douglass : Fugitive Slave and Abolitionist
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Fugitive Slave and Abolitionist
by Sue Vander Hook
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The crackling of a fire lights up a dark night as a young boy listens to whispered stories of hope and freedom. Imagine feeling the rough wood beneath your fingers and dreaming of a world where you can speak your truth. Frederick’s journey from silence to powerful voice changes everything, but his fight is just beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade biography introduces readers ages 9-12 to Frederick Douglass, detailing his life from enslavement to freedom and his influential role as an abolitionist and diplomat. The book offers an accessible narrative that highlights important historical themes such as slavery, freedom, and social justice. Appropriate for readers at a grade 4.5 level, it provides educational value without graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781617588112
- Pages
- 116
- Publisher
- ABDO
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction