Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
4.5
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
1397
Points per Word
0.000358
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
After slavery is abolished, Ellen goes to the courthouse when her parents register to have their marriage legally recognized. Mama explains to Ellen all about the broom on her wall and the slave tradition of broom weddings.