What reading level is Ida B. Wells?

Ida B. Wells by Dennis B. Fradin is at a Level 8-9 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Ida B. Wells appropriate for?

Ida B. Wells is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Social Justice, Historical, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Ida B. Wells?

Ida B. Wells is nonfiction — African American women civil rights workers.

Does Ida B. Wells have any content warnings?

Ida B. Wells has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Social Justice, Historical, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ida B. Wells?

Ida B. Wells by Dennis B. Fradin is 178 pages (approximately 39,923 words).

Ida B. Wells

Dennis B. Fradin

Ida B. Wells

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Mother of the Civil Rights Movement

by Dennis B. Fradin

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Ida B. Wells, a fearless journalist and civil rights pioneer who fought tirelessly against injustice. Her powerful voice helped lead movements for women's suffrage, anti-lynching campaigns, and the foundation of the NAACP. Experience the courage and determination of a woman who changed history with her unwavering commitment to equality.

Themes

BiographyCivil RightsSocial JusticeAfrican American HistoryJournalismComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, social justice, historical. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate

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Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination Social Justice Historical Emotional: Fear & Anxiety

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

178 pages

39,923 words

4h 26m read-aloud

ISBN: 0395898986
Pages: 178
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2000
Type: Nonfiction
Word Count: 39,923
Read-Aloud: ~4h 26m
Text Density: Standard

Genres

African American women civil rights workers

Subjects

Wells-Barnett, Ida B., 1862-1931African American Women Civil Rights WorkersCivil Rights WorkersUnited StatesAfrican American Women JournalistsLynchingRace Relations