What reading level is The road to Memphis?

The road to Memphis by Mildred D. Taylor is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The road to Memphis appropriate for?

The road to Memphis is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Racial Discrimination, Physical Danger, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The road to Memphis?

The road to Memphis is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The road to Memphis have any content warnings?

The road to Memphis has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Racial Discrimination, Physical Danger, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The road to Memphis?

The road to Memphis by Mildred D. Taylor is 290 pages (approximately 82,966 words).

The road to Memphis

Mildred D. Taylor

The road to Memphis

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mildred D. Taylor

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

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.

Themes

Race relationsPrejudicesFriendship Survival Family

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include racial discrimination, physical danger, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.