The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Essential Events Set 2)

Ida Walker

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The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Essential Events Set 2)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ida Walker

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

The crowd is roaring, the air thick with hope and tension. Suddenly, shots ring out — chaos erupts around Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. What happens next changes history forever, but the struggle is far from over.

Themes

HistorySocial JusticeCivil RightsTrue Crime

Quick Assessment

This book explores the pivotal moment of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, the life of the man behind the act, and the ongoing civil rights movement that followed. Aimed at teens, it provides historical context with sensitive treatment of violence and social justice themes. Suitable for readers aged 13 and up, it offers a thoughtful introduction to a complex and important chapter in American history.

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

Realistic Violence Social Justice
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

112 pages
ISBN
9781604530445
Pages
112
Publisher
Essential Library
Published
January 2008
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

True CrimeEspionageAssassinationLaw & CrimeKing, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968KingMartin LutherJr1929-1968