Mary McLeod Bethune

Amy Robin Jones

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Mary McLeod Bethune

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Amy Robin Jones

Journey to Freedom (Revised)

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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 inspiring journey of a determined young girl who rose from humble beginnings to become a powerful educator and champion for equal rights. Her passion for learning and courage helped shape a better future for African Americans and women across the nation. Celebrate the life of a trailblazer whose dedication changed history forever.

Themes

BiographyAfrican American HistoryEducationCivil RightsComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include poverty & hardship, 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

Poverty & Hardship Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
3,581 words
24m read-aloud
ISBN
9781602531291
Pages
32
Publisher
Childs World Incorporated
Published
2009
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,581
Read-Aloud
~24 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Bethune, Mary McLeod,1875-1955African American WomenAfrican AmericansTeachersUnited StatesAfrican American Women Civil Rights WorkersWomenBethune, Mary Mcleod, 1875-1955BethuneMary McleodAfrican Americans, Biography

People

Mary McLeod Bethune (1875-1955)

Places

United States