The power of one

Judith Bloom Fradin

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The power of one

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Daisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine

by Judith Bloom Fradin

Reading Level 7-8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Growing up in a quiet Arkansas town, Daisy Bates rose to become a fearless journalist and civil rights champion. She guided nine brave students as they faced the challenge of integrating Central High School, standing strong for justice and equality. Their courage and determination changed history forever.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7-8 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

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

178 pages
39,529 words
4h 24m read-aloud
ISBN
061831556X
Pages
178
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
2004
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
39,529
Read-Aloud
~4h 24m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Bates, DaisyCentral High SchoolAfrican American Women Civil Rights WorkersArkansasLittle RockCivil Rights WorkersSchool Integration20th CenturyRace RelationsAfrican AmericansWomenAfrican Americans, BiographyWomen, United States, BiographyArkansas, HistorySegregation in EducationUnited States, Race RelationsCivil Rights

People

Daisy Bates

Places

ArkansasLittle RockLittle Rock (Ark.)