Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.8
Points
7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
42751
Points per Word
0.000164
Page Count
167
Points per Page
0.041916
Description
This narrative describes the life of Dan Moody, a young Texas lawyer who fought against the violence, racism, and hate the Ku Klux Klan spread, and won.
Quick Summary
This book follows a young Texas lawyer who takes on the Ku Klux Klan, proving that one person with courage can change history. Kids will root for Dan as he faces down dangerous enemies and fights for what's right in a tense, real-life David versus Goliath story. If your kid loves historical adventures like "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" or stories about underdog heroes, they'll be completely absorbed by this tale of justice and bravery. Perfect for readers in grades 4 through 7 who enjoy stories about ordinary people doing extraordinary things.