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