What reading level is John Brown?

John Brown by Robert R. Potter is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is John Brown appropriate for?

John Brown is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is John Brown?

John Brown is nonfiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does John Brown have any content warnings?

John Brown has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is John Brown?

John Brown by Robert R. Potter is 128 pages.

John Brown

Robert R. Potter

John Brown

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Militant Abolitionist

by Robert R. Potter

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

What would you do if you lived in a time when people were treated unfairly just because of their skin color? Imagine a brave man named John Brown who risked everything to fight against that unfairness. But how far will he go to make a difference?

Themes

HistoricalBiographySocial JusticeCourageAbolitionists

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction book introduces young readers to John Brown, a passionate abolitionist who challenged slavery in the United States during the 1800s. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of courage and justice, presenting complex historical issues in an accessible way without graphic content. Parents should note the book addresses serious social topics in a manner appropriate for middle-grade readers.