In the shadow of Liberty
by Kenneth C. Davis
Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
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
Explore the hidden stories of five enslaved individuals who lived under the ownership of famous American presidents. Their powerful experiences uncover the complex realities of slavery and its impact on the nation's history. This journey sheds light on the lives behind the legacy of liberty.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalRace RelationsSlaveryPresidentsSocial Justice
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
Slavery Race Relations Historical
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781627793117
- Pages
- 286
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 44,571
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Race relationsPresidentsSlaveryRelations with African AmericansSlavesAfrican AmericansJuvenile literatureHistory