Power to the People
James Haskins
Power to the People
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Rise and Fall of the Black Panther Party
by James Haskins
The text is written at a 9th 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
Discover the story of the Black Panther Party, a group started in the 1960s by Huey Newton and Bobby Seale to fight against racial injustice and protect their communities. Learn how their bold actions and ideas challenged unfair treatment and sparked important conversations about equality and power.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 9-10 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0689800851
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
- Published
- January 1, 1997
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 32,519
- Read-Aloud
- ~3h 37m
- Text Density
- Standard