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This book describes the life of the controversial civil rights activist Malcolm X, from his troubled childhood to his assassination.
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The book recounts the life of civil-rights activist Malcolm X, tracing his troubled childhood in Michigan, his teenage street years, conversion to Islam, rise as a powerful speaker for the Nation of Islam, and his eventual assassination. It explores themes such as racial identity, activism, personal redemption, and the complexities of fighting for justice in mid-20th-century America. If your kid likes the graphic memoir "March" by John Lewis, they'll love this detailed nonfiction account that reads like a story while presenting real historical events. With an AR level of 5.8 and a 4,118-word count, this 1-point book is ideal for fourth-through-sixth-grade readers (ages 9-11) who are ready for a substantive but manageable biography.