Send one angel down
by Virginia Frances Schwartz
Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 9-12
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.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalComing of AgeFamilyHistoricalSocial Justice
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
Details
- ISBN
- 0823414841
- Pages
- 163
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 37,302
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Slavery -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionRacially-mixed people -- FictionCousins -- Fiction