The road to Memphis
by Mildred D. Taylor
Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th 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
Set in 1941 Mississippi, a young Black boy faces cruel harassment from local white youths and, after a violent confrontation, must rely on his friend Cassie to help him escape the dangers that follow. Their journey highlights the harsh realities of racial prejudice and the struggle for survival in a divided society.
Representation & Themes
Race relationsPrejudicesFriendshipSurvivalFamily
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 Physical Danger Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0803703406
- Pages
- 290
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 82,966
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Race relations -- FictionPrejudices -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionMississippi -- Fiction