History Comics : Ellis Island

Felipe Galindo Feggo

Cover of History Comics : Ellis Island

History Comics : Ellis Island

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Immigration and the American Dream

by Felipe Galindo Feggo

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Ellis Island isn’t just a place—it’s the gateway where millions of dreams began! Discover how this small island became the first stop for over 12 million people chasing freedom and a new life. What secrets does its history hold, and why does it still matter today?

Themes

HistoryEmigration & ImmigrationJuvenile NonfictionComics & Graphic NovelsSocial Topics

Quick Assessment

This graphic novel offers an engaging historical look at Ellis Island, the gateway for millions of immigrants to the United States between 1892 and 1954. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it combines nonfiction facts with comic art to explore themes of immigration, hope, and American history. Parents should note it presents historical content with mild complexity appropriate for ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781250768780
Pages
128
Publisher
First Second
Published
2025
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Comics & Graphic NovelsSocial TopicsEmigration & ImmigrationUnited States19th Century