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Black Heroes of the Wild West

Author: Smith, James Otis

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 2780
Points per Word 0.00018
Page Count 59
Points per Page 0.008475

Description

This book introduces true tales of three black historical figures: Mary 'Stagecoach' Fields, Bass Reeves, and Bob Lemmons. Text contains racial slurs and mild violence. Themes include gambling, alcohol, and smoking. The Introduction is by Kadir Nelson.