The Poison Place
by Mary E. Lyons
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Moses, once enslaved, reflects on his life with renowned artist Charles Willson Peale and unravels the mysterious circumstances behind the tragic death of Peale's son. This gripping tale weaves history with suspense, exploring the complexities of slavery and loyalty during a turbulent time.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalSlaveryMysteryComing of Age
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
Slavery Death Historical Conflict
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0689811462
- Pages
- 165
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 34,766
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827 -- Juvenile fictionWilliams, Moses, 1776-1833 -- Juvenile fictionPeale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827 -- FictionWilliams, Moses, 1776-1833 -- FictionSlavery -- FictionUnited States -- History -- 1783-1865 -- Fiction