Little Rock Nine
by John Perritano
Red Rhino Nonfiction
Reading Level 2-3 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 2nd 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
Discover the brave story of nine students who faced great challenges to attend an all-white high school in Little Rock during the 1950s. Their courage helped change history and inspire others to stand up for equality. Filled with colorful photos and easy-to-read chapters, this book makes an important moment in civil rights accessible to young readers.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalSocial JusticeCourageFriendshipComing 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
Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781680210552
- Pages
- 60
- Publisher
- Saddleback Educational Publishing, Incorporated
- Published
- 2018
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,538