I Came As a Stranger
The Underground Railroad
by Bryan Prince
Reading Level 8-9 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 8th 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
Journey back to a time when brave individuals escaped the bonds of slavery to build new lives in Canada. Discover the courage and challenges faced by those who traveled the secret paths of the Underground Railroad, forming thriving communities despite danger and discrimination. Experience stories of resilience and hope that shaped history and inspired generations.
Representation & Themes
HistoryAfrican American HistorySocial JusticeComing of AgeFamily
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
Fear & Anxiety Racial Discrimination Physical Danger Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0887766676
- Pages
- 168
- Publisher
- Tundra Books
- Published
- February 24, 2004
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 27,620
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
HistoryPeople & Places - United States - African-AmericanHistory - GeneralEthnic - African AmericanUnderground railroadChildren's 9-12 - History - GeneralJuvenile NonfictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 NonfictionHistory - Canada - Post-Confederation (1867-)Children: Grades 4-6History - Canada - GeneralFugitive slavesHistory - United States/19th CenturyJuvenile Nonfiction / History / GeneralCanadaJuvenile literatureBiography & Autobiography - HistoricalOntarioUnited StatesUnderground RailroadBlacksOuvrages pour la jeunesseFugitives slavesHistoireBlack CanadiansNoirsEsclaves fugitifsAfrican AmericansUnderground railroad, juvenile literature
Places
CanadaUnited States