Letters from a Slave Boy
by Mary E. Lyons
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
Experience the journey of Joseph Jacobs, a young boy born into slavery, through heartfelt letters that reveal his life from the fields of North Carolina to the bustling ports of New England and the rush of California’s goldfields. These letters capture his hopes, struggles, and adventures as he seeks freedom and a new life in a changing America. This powerful story brings history to life through the eyes of a courageous boy navigating a world full of challenges and dreams.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Details
- ISBN
- 9780689878671
- Pages
- 208
- Published
- 9 January 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 34,561