History on trial

Deborah E. Lipstadt

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History on trial

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

My Day in Court with David Irving

by Deborah E. Lipstadt

Reading Level 9-10 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 9th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A determined scholar faces a powerful Holocaust denier in a gripping courtroom battle that exposes dangerous lies and extremist views. Through steadfast courage and expert legal defense, the truth about history and justice emerges, revealing how hatred can hide behind twisted facts. This compelling account shines a light on the fight to protect truth in the face of denial and distortion.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 9-10 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include historical atrocities, social discrimination, legal conflict. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Historical Atrocities Social Discrimination Legal Conflict Hate Speech
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
8
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

346 pages
115,077 words
12h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
0060593768
Pages
346
Publisher
Ecco
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
115,077
Read-Aloud
~12h 47m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

HistoriographyHolocaust DenialTrials, LitigationAuschwitz-LügeHolocaustOntkenningVerleumdungNationaal-socialismeRevisionismeProzessTrialsPenguinHolocaust, Jewish