Master of Mahogany

Mary E. Lyons

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Master of Mahogany

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary E. Lyons

Reading Level 6-7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Thomas Day, a talented African American craftsman who mastered the art of furniture making in the early 1800s. Follow his dedication and creativity as he overcomes challenges to leave a lasting legacy through his beautiful woodwork. This tale celebrates skill, perseverance, and the power of artistry.

Themes

HistoricalBiographyAfrican American RepresentationCraftsmanshipPerseverance

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

42 pages
7,222 words
48m read-aloud
ISBN
0684196751
Pages
42
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published
1994
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
7,222
Read-Aloud
~48 min
Text Density
Standard

Genres

African American cabinetmakers

Subjects

Day, Thomas, Ca. 1801-ca. 1861African American CabinetmakersFurniture WorkersAfrican Americans