The secret of Gumbo Grove
by Eleanora E. Tate
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Eleven-year-old Raisin uncovers hidden stories from her town's past while helping to restore the old Baptist church cemetery. Through her discoveries, she connects deeply with her family's heritage and the history of her community. This journey fills her with pride and a new understanding of where she comes from.
Representation & Themes
African American HeritageMysteryHistoryFamilyCommunity
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0553272268
- Pages
- 199
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 51,240
Genres
African Americans
Subjects
African Americans -- Juvenile fictionDetective and mystery storiesSouth Carolina -- Juvenile fiction