From Slave to Abolitionist

Alice Fleming

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From Slave to Abolitionist

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

From Slave to Statesman

by Alice Fleming

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What if you escaped from slavery and then used your voice to change the world? Imagine standing up to injustice as a brave speaker and writer, fighting for freedom and equal rights. But can one person’s courage truly spark a revolution?

Quick Assessment

This book tells the inspiring true story of William Wells Brown, a runaway slave who became a powerful abolitionist, orator, and advocate for women's rights during the 19th century. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it provides historical context about slavery and the fight for freedom in the United States, with age-appropriate language and themes. Parents should be aware that it addresses difficult subjects like slavery and discrimination in a sensitive, educational manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

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
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

118 pages
ISBN
9789992039410
Pages
118
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
January 1993
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

1815-1884Brown, William Wells,SlavesUnited States