Kindred
by Octavia E. Butler
Reading Level 4 Very Intense (Lvl 5)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.
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About This Book
A young Black woman finds herself transported back in time to a Maryland plantation, where she must navigate the harsh realities of slavery and confront the dark legacy of her ancestors. As she repeatedly travels between past and present, she becomes deeply entwined in the lives of those enslaved and faces difficult challenges that test her courage and resilience.
Representation & Themes
African American WomenSlaveryTime TravelFamilySocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 5 — Very Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.
Content Flags
Child Abuse Domestic Violence Gaslighting Addiction Alcohol Abuse Sexual Assault Pedophilia Rape Mentioned Physical Restraint
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0807083054
- Pages
- 264
- Published
- 1988
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 96,452
Genres
Fiction
Subjects
African American women -- FictionSlaveholders -- FictionTime travel -- FictionSlavery -- FictionSlaves -- FictionLos Angeles (Calif.) -- FictionSouthern States -- Fiction