Where I'm bound

Allen B. Ballard

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Where I'm bound

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Allen B. Ballard

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Amid the turbulence of the Civil War, a brave group of African American men, both escaped slaves and freed individuals, join the Union Army driven by a powerful desire for freedom. Their journey reveals the courage and resilience of those who fought to claim their rightful place in history. This compelling tale brings to life the struggles and hopes of young African American soldiers in a divided America.

Themes

HistoricalComing of AgeSocial JusticeAfrican American HistoryWar & Conflict

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, racial discrimination, historical. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

War & Conflict Racial Discrimination Historical
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

316 pages
100,488 words
11h 10m read-aloud
ISBN
0684870312
Pages
316
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
100,488
Read-Aloud
~11h 10m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

SlaveryAfrican American SoldiersUnited StatesCivil War, 1861-1865Participation, African AmericanMississippiAfrican Americans