Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dharathula H. Millender

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Martin Luther King, Jr.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Young Man with a Dream

by Dharathula H. Millender

Childhood of Famous Americans

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the early years of a young boy who would grow up to change the world. Follow the journey of Martin Luther King, Jr. as he learns about justice, courage, and hope in a time of great challenges. This engaging story makes history come alive for young readers.

Themes

BiographyCivil RightsComing of AgeAfrican American HistoryFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
24,250 words
2h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
0020420102
Pages
192
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1986
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
24,250
Read-Aloud
~2h 42m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968Childhood and YouthAfrican AmericansBaptistsUnited StatesClergyCivil RightsCivil Rights Workers