The rise & fall of Jim Crow

Richard Wormser

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The rise & fall of Jim Crow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Wormser

Reading Level 8-9 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Explore the powerful story of how segregation laws shaped the lives of African Americans from the post-Civil War era through to the landmark Supreme Court ruling that ended legal segregation. This narrative reveals the struggles and resilience behind the fight for civil rights and equality in America. Discover the historical journey that changed a nation forever.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, social justice, historical. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Racial Discrimination Social Justice Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
29,125 words
3h 14m read-aloud
ISBN
0531114430
Pages
144
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
29,125
Read-Aloud
~3h 14m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

African AmericansSegregation19th CenturyCivil Rights20th CenturyUnited StatesRace RelationsSourcesRace DiscriminationAfrican Americans, SegregationAfrican Americans, Social ConditionsAfrican Americans, HistoryAfrican Americans, Civil RightsUnited States, Race Relations

Places

United States