Scott Joplin the King of Ragtime
C. Ogbu Sabir
Scott Joplin the King of Ragtime
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The King of Ragtime
by C. Ogbu Sabir
African American Library; Journey to Freedom
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Discover the incredible story of Scott Joplin, a talented pianist and composer who created more than 500 musical pieces, including unique ballets and operas. Journey through his life as he became known as the King of Ragtime and left a lasting mark on American music history.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1567667465
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Child's World
- Published
- July 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 5,198
- Read-Aloud
- ~35 min
- Text Density
- Light Text