King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback))

Stacia Deutsch

Cover of King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback))

King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback))

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stacia Deutsch

Illustrated by David T. Wenzel

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The air buzzes with the distant sound of marching feet and hopeful voices. You can almost smell the fresh summer breeze mixed with the determination of a crowd ready to change history. Amidst the excitement, four friends race against time to inspire courage in a legendary leader, but the greatest challenge might be keeping their baby brother safe — and that's only the beginning.

Themes

Action & AdventureHistorical - United StatesAfrican-American HistoryFriendshipFamilySocial Justice

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade historical fiction follows a group of children who time-travel to meet Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and encourage him to lead a pivotal voting rights march. Aimed at ages 9-12, the story combines action and adventure with important themes of civil rights and perseverance. Parents should know that while the book handles significant historical events, it does so in an age-appropriate and inspiring manner.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780606350136
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
December 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Action & AdventureHistoricalUnited StatesPeople & PlacesAfrican-American