Cover of Jefferson's sons

Jefferson's sons

by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

Reading Level 3-4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Unknown

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Experience life at Monticello through the eyes of three enslaved brothers, who navigate family bonds and personal struggles while living under the shadow of Thomas Jefferson. Their stories reveal the complexities of history, identity, and courage during a time of great challenge and change.

Representation & Themes

African AmericansSlaveryHistoryFamilyComing of Age

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 Identity & Self-Discovery Family Historical
Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9780803734999
Pages
360
Publisher
Dial
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
81,452
Lexile
600L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile fictionFictionAfrican AmericansSlaveryHistory