Slaves to Soldiers
Wallace B. Black
Slaves to Soldiers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
African-American Fighting Men in the Civil War
by Wallace B. Black
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Explore the powerful stories of African-Americans who took up arms during the Civil War, from enslaved individuals to free citizens in both the North and South. Witness their courage and the complex struggles they faced in a nation divided by conflict.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 7-8 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, racial discrimination, historical. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
8/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
7/10Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0531202526
- Pages
- 63
- Publisher
- Franklin Watts
- Published
- March 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,736
- Read-Aloud
- ~32 min
- Text Density
- Light Text