Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.2
Points
7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
46160
Points per Word
0.000152
Page Count
175
Points per Page
0.04
Series
American Storytelling
Description
This collection of anecdotes illustrates the experiences of Black people in Africa and America and discusses African legends and traditions, including the journey to North America, the lives of slaves, and the struggle for freedom.