Gideon v. Wainwright and the right to counsel

Paul B. Wice

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Gideon v. Wainwright and the right to counsel

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Paul B. Wice

Historic Supreme Court Cases

Reading Level 11-12 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 11th 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 landmark Supreme Court case that secured the right to legal representation for everyone accused of a crime. Follow the story of Clarence Earl Gideon and how his fight for justice changed the American legal system forever. This compelling narrative reveals why having a lawyer is essential for a fair trial.

Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeLegal RightsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 11-12 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include legal conflict, social justice. 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

Legal 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

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
10
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

128 pages
21,926 words
2h 26m read-aloud
ISBN
0531112314
Pages
128
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Published
1995
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
21,926
Read-Aloud
~2h 26m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Abortion

Subjects

Gideon, Clarence EarlTrials, Litigation, EtcWainwright, Louie LRight to CounselUnited States