Cover of North Star to Freedom

North Star to Freedom

by Gena Kinton Gorrell

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

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.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalHistorySocial JusticeCourageFamilyAdventure

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

Details

ISBN
0773729887
Pages
168
Publisher
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
Published
October 1, 1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
29,424

Genres

Antislavery movements

Subjects

Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States / Colonial & Revolutionary PeriodsHistory - United States/Colonial & RevolutionaryPeople & Places - United StatesJuvenile NonfictionChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 10-12)