What reading level is Mississippi bridge?

Mississippi bridge by Mildred D. Taylor is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Mississippi bridge appropriate for?

Mississippi bridge is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief.

What genre is Mississippi bridge?

Mississippi bridge is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Mississippi bridge have any content warnings?

Mississippi bridge has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mississippi bridge?

Mississippi bridge by Mildred D. Taylor is 62 pages (approximately 8,715 words).

Mississippi bridge

Mildred D. Taylor

Mississippi bridge

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mildred D. Taylor

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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

In 1930s Mississippi, a young boy notices unfair treatment when black passengers are forced off a bus to accommodate white riders. As a fierce rainstorm pours down, he experiences a powerful event that changes his view of injustice forever. This story reveals courage and the harsh realities of prejudice in a divided community.

Themes

Race relationsFamily Coming of Age Social Justice Historical Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, fear & anxiety, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.