What reading level is Power of One?

Power of One by Dennis B. Fradin is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Power of One appropriate for?

Power of One is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Power of One?

Power of One is nonfiction — Education.

Does Power of One have any content warnings?

Power of One has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Power of One?

Power of One by Dennis B. Fradin is 176 pages.

Power of One

Dennis B. Fradin

Power of One

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine

by Dennis B. Fradin

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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

The sharp click of shoes echoes down the hallways of a school where change is stirring. Daisy Bates can almost taste the tension in the air as she guides nine brave students through a world that wants to keep them apart. This is a story about courage that reaches deep into the heart.

Themes

African-American HistoryPolitics & GovernmentBiographySocial Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Power of One tells the inspiring story of Daisy Bates, a journalist and civil rights leader who played a pivotal role in the integration of Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, this historical fiction explores themes of activism, racial equality, and perseverance during a critical period in American history. The book handles mature social themes with sensitivity, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers.