Japanese-American internment in American history

David K. Fremon

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Japanese-American internment in American history

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David K. Fremon

In American History

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

After the attack on Pearl Harbor, many Japanese American families faced a harsh and unfair reality when they were forced to leave their homes and live in internment camps. Through personal stories, this book shares the experiences of those who endured this challenging time and explores the impact it had on their lives and American history. It helps young readers understand the importance of justice and remembering the past.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, discrimination, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Loss & Grief Discrimination Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
19,252 words
2h 8m read-aloud
ISBN
0894907670
Pages
128
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
19,252
Read-Aloud
~2h 8m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Japanese AmericansEvacuation and Relocation, 1942-1945World War, 1939-1945Personal Narratives, American