To Kill a Mockingbird
by Harper Lee
Reading Level 5-6 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th 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
In a quiet Southern town, a young girl learns about fairness and courage as her father stands up for justice during a difficult trial. Through her eyes, readers discover the challenges of standing against prejudice and the power of empathy. This story reveals the strength found in doing what is right, even when it's hard.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalComing of AgeFamilySocial JusticeHistorical
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 Fear & Anxiety Social Justice Loss & Grief
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780060935467
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- HarperCollins Christian Publishing
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 790L
Genres
Fiction
Subjects
fictionfiction classicscontemporary fictionracial segregationmob mentalitySouthern Gothicsouthern liferacial injusticeclasscouragecompassiongender roleslawsloss of innocencerape trialsdomestic fictionlegal storiesBildungsromansRace relationsLawyersGirlsPrejudicesFathers and daughtersTrials (Rape)Great DepressionAfrican AmericansFather-daughter relationship,ToleranzKindAmerican fiction (fictional works by one author)Fiction, coming of ageFiction, family lifeFiction, legalFathers and daughters, fictionSouthern states, fictionLawyers, fictionAfrican americans, fictionSocial life and customsManners and customsPadres e hijasNovelaRelaciones racialesProcesos por violaciónSpanish language materialsFather-daughter relationshipNew York Times reviewedAmerican literatureFiction, family life, generalLarge type booksMuchachasFicciónRelations racialesRomans, nouvellesProcès (Viol)FillesClassicsLiteraryAmerican fictionEstados del Sur (Estados Unidos)Juvenile fictionFamiliesFiction, generalLong Now Manual for CivilizationFictional Works [Publication Type]Rape
People
Jean Louise FinchJeremy FinchDillArthur RadleyJudge TaylorAtticus FinchTom RobinsonMayella EwellBob EwellSheriff TateAtticus Finch (Fictitious character)Scout Finch (Fictitious character)
Places
Southern StatesMaycombAlabamaDeep South