What reading level is Letters from a Slave Girl?

Letters from a Slave Girl by Mary E. Lyons is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Letters from a Slave Girl appropriate for?

Letters from a Slave Girl is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Social: Racial Discrimination, Physical/Safety: Physical Danger.

What genre is Letters from a Slave Girl?

Letters from a Slave Girl is fiction — Young Adult Fiction.

How many pages is Letters from a Slave Girl?

Letters from a Slave Girl by Mary E. Lyons is 146 pages (approximately 28,637 words).

Letters from a Slave Girl

Mary E. Lyons

Letters from a Slave Girl

Q: Does Letters from a Slave Girl have any content warnings?

Letters from a Slave Girl has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Loss & Grief, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Social: Racial Discrimination, Physical/Safety: Physical Danger. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary E. Lyons

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

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

Harriet Jacobs has spent her whole life in slavery, but when her owner's death brings a flicker of hope for freedom, she dares to dream of a better life. Facing many challenges, Harriet’s courage and determination lead her on a daring journey toward escape and a new beginning in the North. Her story shines a light on the strength and spirit of countless women who endured injustice.

Themes

Historical Social Justice Family Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

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