The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Essential Events Set 2)
Ida Walker
The Assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (Essential Events Set 2)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ida Walker
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
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781604530445
- Pages
- 112
- Publisher
- Essential Library
- Published
- January 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction