The Little Rock nine

Brian Krumm

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The Little Rock nine

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Primary Source Exploration of the Battle for School Integration

by Brian Krumm

We Shall Overcome; Fact Finders

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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

Discover the courageous journey of nine African American students who faced incredible challenges to integrate a high school in Little Rock. Their bravery helped change history and inspired a nation during the fight for civil rights. Experience their story through authentic voices and powerful moments that shaped America.

Themes

Race relationsCivil rightsSchool integrationMulticulturalHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, fear & anxiety, emotional: courage & perseverance. 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 Emotional: Courage & Perseverance
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
9
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
2,777 words
19m read-aloud
ISBN
9781491402252
Pages
32
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2015
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,777
Read-Aloud
~19 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Race RelationsAfrican AmericansCivil RightsSchool IntegrationSourcesCivil Rights MovementsCentral High SchoolCivil Rights WorkersAfrican Americans, Civil RightsSegregation in EducationUnited States, Race Relations

Places

ArkansasLittle RockLittle Rock (Ark.)