My name is Sally Little Song
Brenda Woods
My name is Sally Little Song
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Brenda Woods
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
Twelve-year-old Sally and her family escape the dangers of slavery on a Georgia plantation, embarking on a courageous journey toward freedom. Their path leads them south to Florida, where they hope to find safety and a new home among the Seminole people. Along the way, they face challenges that test their strength and hope for a better future.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include emotional: fear & anxiety, emotional: identity & self-discovery, social: racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399243127
- Pages
- 182
- Publisher
- Putnam Publishing Group
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 25,714
- Lexile
- 780L
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 51m
- Text Density
- Light Text