North Star to Freedom
Gena Kinton Gorrell
North Star to Freedom
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gena Kinton Gorrell
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Journey through the brave and inspiring tales of those who escaped slavery by following the North Star, facing harsh swamps, relentless hunters, and incredible dangers. Discover the courage of heroes like Henry "Box" Brown, who mailed himself to freedom, and Harriet Tubman, who risked everything to guide others to safety. This powerful collection brings history to life with vivid stories and authentic images of hope, resilience, and the fight for freedom.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include realistic violence, physical danger, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0773729887
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Fitzhenry and Whiteside
- Published
- October 1, 1996
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 29,424
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 16m
- Text Density
- Standard