Many thousand gone
Virginia Hamilton
Many thousand gone
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
African Americans from Slavery to Freedom
by Virginia Hamilton
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
What would you do if freedom was just a dream on the horizon? Imagine a world where brave young people risk everything to escape to a better life through secret paths beneath the ground. But can they outsmart danger at every turn, or will their hope be lost forever?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Many Thousand Gone is a historical fiction novel suitable for readers aged 9-12 that explores the harrowing journey of fugitive slaves using the Underground Railroad. The story highlights themes of courage, resilience, and the fight for freedom in the United States. Parents should know it contains depictions of slavery and peril that provide a realistic view of this difficult period.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal 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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780679879367
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction