Cover of The Tuskegee airmen

The Tuskegee airmen

by Sarah De Capua

Journey to Freedom (Revised)

Reading Level 6-7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Discover the courageous journey of the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American pilots who soared through the skies during World War II and broke barriers in the military. This powerful story highlights their bravery, challenges, and the fight for equality in a time of intense adversity. Experience history through the eyes of these trailblazers who changed the course of the armed forces forever.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalAfrican American HistoryWar & ConflictSocial JusticeComing of AgeFamilyCourage

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Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Death of Major Character Physical Danger Emotional: Anxiety & Fear Emotional: Loss & Grief Physical/Safety: Graphic Violence Physical/Safety: Illness & Injury
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
9781602531383
Pages
32
Published
2009
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
3,255

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

United States. -- Army Air Forces. -- Fighter Squadron, 99th -- Juvenile literatureUnited States. -- Army Air Forces -- African Americans -- History -- Juvenile literatureWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Aerial operations, AmericanWorld War, 1939-1945 -- Participation, African American -- Juvenile literature