Letters from a Slave Girl
by Mary E. Lyons
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
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.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalHistoricalSocial JusticeFamilyComing of Age
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
Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Racial Discrimination Physical/Safety: Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0684194465
- Pages
- 146
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 28,637
Genres
Young Adult Fiction
Subjects
Jacobs, Harriet A. 1813-1897 -- Juvenile fictionJacobs, Harriet A. 1813-1897 -- FictionSlavery -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionLetters -- Fiction