Harriet Tubman, a woman of courage

Renee Skelton

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Harriet Tubman, a woman of courage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Woman of Courage

by Renee Skelton

TIME For Kids Biographies

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

Discover the inspiring journey of Harriet Tubman, a brave woman who risked everything to lead many enslaved people to freedom along the Underground Railroad. Her courage and determination light the way for young readers to learn about history and the power of standing up for what is right.

Themes

BiographyAfrican American HistoryCourageFreedomSocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include slavery, historical injustice, mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Slavery Historical Injustice Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

44 pages
5,152 words
34m read-aloud
ISBN
0060576081
Pages
44
Publisher
Harper Collins
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
5,152
Read-Aloud
~34 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

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