Sterling Biographies: Frederick Douglass

Frances E. Ruffin

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Sterling Biographies: Frederick Douglass

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances E. Ruffin

Sterling Biographies

Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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 inspiring journey of Frederick Douglass, a brave leader who fought for freedom and equality. Learn how he overcame great challenges to become a powerful voice against slavery and a champion for justice. This biography brings his extraordinary story to life for young readers.

Themes

Historical FiguresBiography & AutobiographySocial JusticeMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include historical conflict, racial discrimination, social justice. 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

Historical Conflict Racial Discrimination Social Justice
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

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

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
25,774 words
2h 52m read-aloud
ISBN
9781402741180
Pages
128
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published
February 5, 2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
25,774
Read-Aloud
~2h 52m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Historical FiguresBiography & AutobiographyCultural HeritagePeople of ColorStudy NotesQuamutHistorical19th CenturyAbolitionistsAfrican American AbolitionistsAntislavery MovementsUnited States