Harriet Tubman (Autobiographical)

Sterling Plumpp

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Harriet Tubman (Autobiographical)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of Harriet Tubman

by Sterling Plumpp

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) 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 could sneak through the shadows to help others escape to freedom? Imagine risking everything to become a secret hero on the Underground Railroad. Could you brave danger to change history forever?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fictionalized autobiography tells the story of Harriet Tubman, a key conductor on the Underground Railroad who helped enslaved people escape to freedom. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book introduces themes of courage, resilience, and social justice with accessible language for grade 4.5 readers. Parents should note the historical context involves slavery and peril, presented in an age-appropriate manner.

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

Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger Historical
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
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

196 pages
ISBN
9789992881941
Pages
196
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
February 1, 2005
Type
Nonfiction

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