Rosa Parks

Jill C. Wheeler

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Rosa Parks

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jill C. Wheeler

Breaking Barriers; A&D Biographies

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring story of Rosa Parks, a courageous woman whose quiet act of defiance sparked a powerful movement for civil rights. Follow her journey as she stands up against injustice and helps change history in Montgomery, Alabama. This biography celebrates bravery and the fight for equality.

Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeBiographyAfrican American History

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

64 pages
6,268 words
42m read-aloud
ISBN
1577656407
Pages
64
Publisher
Abdo & Daughters
Published
2003
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
6,268
Read-Aloud
~42 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Parks, Rosa, 1913-African American WomenAlabamaMontgomeryAfrican AmericansCivil Rights WorkersCivil Rights20th CenturySegregation in TransportationWomenRace Relations