Triumph to Tragedy - Book One - Young Adult Version

Daniel J. D. Bayard

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Triumph to Tragedy - Book One - Young Adult Version

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Intrigue - Romance - Betrayal and the Haitian Revolution

by Daniel J. D. Bayard

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Jean Baptiste Bayard’s life seems like a dream—studying in Paris, returning to a beautiful island, and falling in love with Marie Jasmine. But this paradise is about to be shattered by a revolution so powerful it changes history forever. What will happen when the fight for freedom ignites a fiery storm no one can escape?

Quick Assessment

Set in the late 18th century on the Caribbean island of St. Domingue, this historical fiction novel introduces readers to the Haitian Revolution through the eyes of young Jean Baptiste Bayard and his love, Marie Jasmine. Suitable for middle-grade readers, the book explores themes of love, political upheaval, and the fight for freedom, offering a compelling look at an often overlooked chapter of history. Parents should note the story includes depictions of war, political betrayal, and social conflict consistent with its historical setting.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Moderate

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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

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Details

Book Length

311 pages
ISBN
9781961297067
Pages
311
Publisher
L&D Publishing
Published
2023
Type
Fiction