With open hands

Jeri Ferris

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With open hands

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jeri Ferris

Carolrhoda Creative Minds

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring journey of Biddy Mason, who escaped slavery to build a new life in California. Through kindness and generosity, she healed her community and used her success to help others thrive. Her story shines as a powerful example of courage and compassion.

Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeFamilyPhilanthropyAfrican American History

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include historical slavery, emotional: loss & grief, social: poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Historical Slavery Emotional: Loss & Grief Social: Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

64 pages
8,706 words
58m read-aloud
ISBN
1575053306
Pages
64
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,706
Read-Aloud
~58 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Mason, Biddy, 1818-1891Women SlavesUnited StatesSlavesAfrican American WomenAfrican American MidwivesCaliforniaAfrican AmericansWomenSlavery, United StatesBlacks, BiographyWomen, BiographySlaves, United States

People

Biddy Mason (1818-1891)

Places

United StatesCalifornia