The Little Rock Nine

Jake Miller

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The Little Rock Nine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Young Champions for School Integration

by Jake Miller

Library of the Civil Rights Movement; PowerKids Press

Reading Level 6-7 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 6th 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

Nine courageous students faced intense challenges as they worked to bring equality to Central High School in Little Rock. Their story reveals the strength and determination needed to overcome injustice during a pivotal moment in history. Experience the bravery that changed the course of civil rights for generations to come.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6-7 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, fear & anxiety, historical. 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

Racial Discrimination Fear & Anxiety Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

24 pages
1,531 words
10m read-aloud
ISBN
0823962520
Pages
24
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
1,531
Read-Aloud
~10 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Central High SchoolSchool IntegrationArkansasLittle Rock20th CenturyAfrican American StudentsAfrican AmericansCivil RightsRace RelationsAfrican Americans, Civil RightsUnited States, Race Relations

Places

ArkansasLittle RockLittle Rock (Ark.)