What reading level is Slave Ship Captain?

Slave Ship Captain by Carolyn Scott is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Slave Ship Captain appropriate for?

Slave Ship Captain is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Slave Ship Captain?

Slave Ship Captain is nonfiction.

Does Slave Ship Captain have any content warnings?

Slave Ship Captain has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

Slave Ship Captain

Carolyn Scott

Slave Ship Captain

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of John Newton

by Carolyn Scott

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

John Newton wasn’t just any ship captain—he steered a slave ship through dangerous waters and lived to change the world. His journey from stormy seas to standing up against slavery shows how one person’s courage can make a huge difference.

Themes

BiographyReligionHistorySocial Justice Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This biography explores the life of John Newton, a former slave ship captain who later became a Christian minister and abolitionist. Written for children ages 9-12, it offers a clear and age-appropriate introduction to his complex life and the historical context of slavery, highlighting themes of faith and redemption.