Cover of With open hands

With open hands

by Jeri Ferris

Carolrhoda Creative Minds

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 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.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalSocial JusticeFamilyPhilanthropyAfrican American History

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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Details

ISBN
1575053306
Pages
64
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Published
1999
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,706

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Mason, Biddy, 1818-1891 -- Juvenile literature.Mason, Biddy, 1818-1891.Women slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Slaves -- United States -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American women -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.African American midwives -- California -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Slaves.African Americans -- Biography.Women -- Biography.BiographyJuvenile literatureSlavesWomen slavesAfrican American midwivesAfrican American womenAfrican AmericansWomenSlavery, united statesBlacks, biographyWomen, biographySlaves, united statesAfrican american womenAfrican americans, biography, juvenile literature

People

Biddy Mason (1818-1891)

Places

United StatesCalifornia