My family shall be free!

Dennis B. Fradin

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My family shall be free!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Life of Peter Still

by Dennis B. Fradin

Reading Level 7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

After spending over forty years as a slave, Peter Still embarks on a courageous journey to secure his freedom. Driven by hope and determination, he reunites with his family and fights to free his wife and children from bondage. This inspiring tale highlights the power of resilience and love in the face of injustice.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include slavery, family separation, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Slavery Family Separation Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

190 pages
38,153 words
4h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
0060295953
Pages
190
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
38,153
Read-Aloud
~4h 14m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Still, Peter,B. 1801Still FamilySlavesAfrican AmericansSlaveryAutobiographyUnited StatesBiography & AutobiographyCultural HeritagePeople & PlacesAfrican-AmericanHistoricalPeople of ColorEthnicKentucky19th CenturyAfrican Americans, BiographyStill, PeterSlavery, History

People

Peter Still (b. 1801)Still family