What reading level is King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback))?

King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) by Stacia Deutsch is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) appropriate for?

King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Historical Social Justice, Mild Peril.

What genre is King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback))?

King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) have any content warnings?

King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Historical Social Justice, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback))?

King's Courage (Blast to the Past (Paperback)) by Stacia Deutsch is 108 pages.

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

Stacia Deutsch

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 chants of determined voices and the rhythmic beat of marching feet. You can almost feel the heat of the southern sun and the hope in every step as the History Club finds themselves in the middle of a powerful moment in 1965. What will it take to inspire Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to lead the march for voting rights?

Themes

Action & AdventureHistorical - United States - 20th CenturyAfrican-American HistorySocial Justice Friendship Family

Quick Assessment

King's Courage is a middle-grade historical fiction novel that takes readers on a time-travel adventure to 1965 Alabama during the civil rights movement. The story thoughtfully introduces themes of activism, courage, and social justice through the eyes of young characters, making it suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the historical context includes peaceful protests and discussions about voting rights, presented in an age-appropriate manner.