Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! cover

Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom!

Author: Buckley Jr., James

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.1
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 8207
Points per Word 0.000122
Page Count 96
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

Harriet Tubman: Fighter for Freedom! follows Harriet Tubman's journey from escaping slavery in 1849 to becoming an abolitionist and women's rights advocate, detailing the roughly 70 people she helped rescue on more than a dozen dangerous trips along the Underground Railroad. The graphic novel format presents these events in panels that include violent and disturbing imagery to illustrate the harsh realities of slavery and racism, targeting middle grade readers with a reading level of 4.1. It is aimed at middle grade readers (reading level 4.1) and includes a concise overview of Tubman's role in American history and the impact of her activism.

Quick Summary

Harriet Tubman's daring escapes and secret missions explode onto the page in bold, fast-paced panels that make history feel like a superhero saga. Kids will love watching Harriet outsmart slave catchers, lead daring raids on the Underground Railroad, and stand up for women's rights, all shown in vivid, action-packed artwork. If your kid likes the graphic novel 'The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind' but wants a true-to-life freedom fighter, they'll love this. Perfect for readers in grades 4 through 8, ages 9 to 13.