Cover of The land

The land

by Mildred D. Taylor

Reading Level 5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th 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

Paul, born to a white father and a Black mother, faces challenges from both communities as he strives to claim a piece of land to call his own. His journey reveals the complexities of identity and the fight against prejudice in a divided society. Courage and determination guide him as he navigates a world that often refuses to accept him.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeSocial Justice

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

Racial Discrimination Prejudices
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0803719507
Pages
375
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
118,345

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Racially mixed people -- Juvenile fictionLogan family (Fictitious characters : Taylor) -- FictionRacially mixed people -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionPrejudices -- FictionRace relations -- FictionSouthern States -- Fiction