Harriet Tubman, secret agent
Thomas B. Allen
Harriet Tubman, secret agent
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
How Daring Slaves and Free Blacks Spied for the Union During the Civil War
by Thomas B. Allen
The text is written at a 8th 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
Discover the bravery of Harriet Tubman and her daring efforts to gather secret information for the Union during the Civil War. Follow her courageous journey alongside other African Americans who faced great danger to help end slavery. Their stories of resilience and hope bring history to life for young readers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, war & conflict, racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0792278895
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 20,624
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 17m
- Text Density
- Light Text