Go Free or Die
Jeri Ferris
Go Free or Die
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Story about Harriet Tubman
by Jeri Ferris
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The hot, dusty air smells of fresh earth and whispers of secret footsteps in the night. Soft voices call out, guiding the way through hidden paths where danger lurks but hope shines brighter. Feel the courage grow as one brave woman leads the way to freedom, lighting the path for hundreds more.
Quick Assessment
This early reader introduces young children to the life of Harriet Tubman, focusing on her escape from slavery and her heroic efforts to free others via the Underground Railroad. Written for ages 5-8, it gently explores themes of courage, freedom, and history without graphic detail. Parents should note the historical context involving slavery, presented in an age-appropriate manner.
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
- 9789990066203
- Pages
- 68
- Publisher
- Millbrook Press
- Published
- June 1988
- Type
- Fiction