Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.9
Points
2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
15942
Points per Word
0.000125
Page Count
144
Points per Page
0.013889
Description
In the middle of the 19th century, many young men were sent to Milan to work as slaves. However, Giorgio was able to survive because of the friendship and solidarity he experienced with a secret band known as "the black brothers."