Hattie's story
by Susan E. Kirby
American Quilts
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
In 1856, Hattie navigates life on the frontier while her father's secret efforts to help escaping slaves put their family at risk. Courage and hope weave through their daily challenges as they stand against injustice in a turbulent time. Through bravery and resilience, Hattie discovers the true meaning of freedom and family.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalFamilySocial JusticeAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Physical Danger Social: Racial Discrimination Historical
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0689809700
- Pages
- 186
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2000
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 37,302
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Slavery -- Fiction.Abolitionists -- Fiction.Frontier and pioneer life -- Illinois -- Fiction.Quilts -- Fiction.Illinois -- History -- 1778-1865 -- Fiction.