Leontyne Price (Journey to Freedom)

Joseph D. McNair

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Leontyne Price (Journey to Freedom)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Joseph D. McNair

African American Library; Journey to Freedom

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Leontyne Price, an African-American soprano whose powerful voice and determination broke barriers in the world of opera. From her early life to her unforgettable performance at the Metropolitan Opera, her story celebrates talent, courage, and triumph. Young readers will be inspired by her dedication and the legacy she created in music history.

Themes

African-American HistoryBiographyMusicInspirationPerseverance

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
3,495 words
23m read-aloud
ISBN
1567667201
Pages
40
Publisher
Child's World
Published
October 2000
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,495
Read-Aloud
~23 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Sopranos (Singers)

Subjects

People & PlacesUnited StatesAfrican-AmericanSopranosAutobiographySingersPrice, LeontyneBiography & AutobiographyCultural HeritageAfrican Americans