Slaves to Soldiers
by Wallace B. Black
First Book
Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
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.
Representation & Themes
HistoryAfrican American HistoryComing of AgeSocial JusticeWar & Conflict
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
War & Conflict Racial Discrimination Historical
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0531202526
- Pages
- 63
- Published
- March 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 4,736
Genres
History
Subjects
Juvenile literatureHistory - United States/19th CenturyChildren: Grades 4-6HistoryChildren's 9-12 - History - GeneralSoldiersMilitary - United StatesHistory - United States/GeneralHistory - Military & Wars19th centuryAfrican American soldiers