Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.8
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
2218
Points per Word
0.000225
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
In graphic novel format, this book tells the story of John Brown's 1859 raid on Harpers Ferry in Virginia. The narrative follows John Brown and his group as they attempt to seize the federal armory to start a slave rebellion. The story is set in the pre-Civil War era and depicts the events leading to Brown's capture and execution. This book is designed for middle grade readers (grades 4-8).