The Prince of Frogtown
by Rick Bragg
Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
A vivid journey through the challenging life of a man battling alcoholism in the rural South, intertwined with heartfelt reflections on fatherhood and personal growth. This story explores the complex bonds between fathers and sons across generations, revealing struggles, resilience, and love. Readers will witness a powerful blend of past hardships and present hopes.
Representation & Themes
FamilyBiographyComing of AgeSocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Substance Use Illness & Injury Death of Major Character Family Change
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781400040407
- Pages
- 288
- Publisher
- Knopf
- Published
- May 6, 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 81,400
Subjects
GeneralBiography & Autobiography / GeneralBiography & AutobiographyBiography / AutobiographyBiographyFathers and sonsJournalistsStepfathersUnited StatesBiography/AutobiographyWorking class whitesFamilyNonfictionBragg, RickJournalists, biographyAlabama, biographyWorking class white people
People
Rick Bragg
Places
AlabamaUnited States