Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
6.3
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
11646
Points per Word
0.000172
Description
An eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on an aspect of the past that has mostly been left out of the history books: the Black history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Contains a theme of racism.
Quick Summary
This book uncovers centuries of Black British history that most textbooks completely ignore, from Roman Britain through modern day. Kids will love discovering medieval Black knights, Victorian scientists, WWII heroes, and musical pioneers they never learned about in school. If your kid loves "Hidden Figures" or "The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind," they'll devour this eye-opening journey through overlooked British history. Perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4 through 8.