Let the circle be unbroken

Mildred D. Taylor

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Let the circle be unbroken

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mildred D. Taylor

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 5th 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

The Logan family faces new challenges as they fight to protect their land and dignity in a time of deep racial injustice in Mississippi. Courage and determination guide them through hardship and change in this moving story of family strength and hope.

Themes

FamilySocial JusticeAfrican American HistoryComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, family change, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

Racial Discrimination Family Change Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

8/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

394 pages
97,583 words
10h 51m read-aloud
ISBN
0803747489
Pages
394
Publisher
Dial Press
Published
1981
Type
Fiction
Word Count
97,583
Read-Aloud
~10h 51m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Logan FamilyAfrican AmericansMississippi