Lottie's courage
Phyllis Hall Haislip
Lottie's courage
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Contraband Slave's Story
by Phyllis Hall Haislip
The text is written at a 6th 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 sharp clang of chains echoes in the dusty air, blending with whispers of hope and fear. A brave girl and an old woman taste freedom for the first time as Union soldiers lead them to safety in a fortress by the sea. Their journey is just beginning, filled with courage and the promise of a new life.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set during the American Civil War, this historical fiction follows a ten-year-old girl and an elderly woman as they escape slavery and find refuge with Union soldiers at Fortress Monroe. The story sensitively explores themes of courage, freedom, and resilience appropriate for middle-grade readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the historical context includes references to slavery and wartime hardships, presented in a manner suitable for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781572493117
- Pages
- 201
- Publisher
- White Mane Publishing Company
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction