North Star to Freedom

Gena Kinton Gorrell

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North Star to Freedom

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gena Kinton Gorrell

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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.

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 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Realistic Violence Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

168 pages
29,424 words
3h 16m read-aloud
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

Genres

Antislavery movements

Subjects

United StatesColonial & Revolutionary PeriodsUnited States/Colonial & RevolutionaryPeople & Places