Slavery at Mount Vernon

Janey Levy

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Slavery at Mount Vernon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Janey Levy

Hidden History (Gareth Stevens)

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Discover the untold stories of the enslaved people who lived and worked at Mount Vernon, George Washington's famous estate. This revealing book combines archaeological findings and Washington's own writings to explore the complex history behind a leader who championed freedom yet owned slaves. Engaging photos and informative sidebars bring history to life for young readers.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include slavery, historical injustice, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Slavery Historical Injustice Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
3,444 words
23m read-aloud
ISBN
9781482458046
Pages
32
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published
Jan 01, 2017
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,444
Read-Aloud
~23 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

WashingtonGeorge1732-1799Virginia, HistoryVirginiaWashington, George, 1732-1799