Ida B. Wells

Dennis B. Fradin

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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
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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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