Send one angel down

Virginia Frances Schwartz

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Send one angel down

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Virginia Frances Schwartz

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Eliza faces the cruel realities of slavery, witnessing heartbreaking separations and enduring harsh treatment in the cotton fields. Despite her cousin Abram's efforts to shield her, she confronts prejudice because of her mixed heritage. Amid pain and struggle, Eliza holds onto hope for freedom and a brighter future.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include emotional: loss & grief, emotional: fear & anxiety, social: racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Social: Racial Discrimination Physical/Safety: Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

163 pages
37,302 words
4h 9m read-aloud
ISBN
0823414841
Pages
163
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
37,302
Read-Aloud
~4h 9m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

SlaveryAfrican AmericansRacially-mixed PeopleCousins