The Story of Harriet Tubman, Conductor of the Underground Railroad

Ann Petry

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The Story of Harriet Tubman, Conductor of the Underground Railroad

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Conductor on the Underground Railroad

by Ann Petry

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you were born into slavery but dared to dream of freedom? Imagine escaping a life of hardship not just for yourself, but risking everything to help hundreds more find their way to safety. Harriet Tubman's courage could change history—but how far would you go to fight for justice?

Quick Assessment

This historical biography introduces readers ages 9-12 to Harriet Tubman's extraordinary life as an abolitionist and conductor of the Underground Railroad. It sensitively portrays the harsh realities of slavery while emphasizing Tubman's bravery and moral conviction in her mission to free enslaved people. The book is suitable for middle-grade readers, offering an accessible yet powerful look at a pivotal figure in American history.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Courage & Moral Conviction Physical/Safety: Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

140 pages
ISBN
9789993249542
Pages
140
Publisher
Open Road Media
Published
January 1991
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

1820?-1913SlavesTubman, Harriet,United States