Slavery in America

Jean F. Blashfield

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Slavery in America

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean F. Blashfield

True Book; True Book: Civil War

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Explore the difficult history of slavery in America through a story that helps young readers understand the lives and struggles of those who lived during this time. The book shares important moments and voices from the past to help children learn about courage and change in our country's history. It offers a thoughtful look at a significant chapter that shaped the nation.

Themes

HistoryAfrican American ExperienceSocial JusticeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include slavery, historical conflict, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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 Conflict Emotional: Loss & Grief Social: Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

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
9
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
2,913 words
19m read-aloud
ISBN
9780531263112
Pages
48
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2012
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,913
Read-Aloud
~19 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Enslaved persons

Subjects

Slave TradeSlavesAfrican AmericansSlaveryPlantation Life