The spirit and Gilly Bucket
by Maurine F. Dahlberg
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
Gilly Bucket embarks on a daring journey to freedom with the help of a mysterious spirit guiding her through the dangers of the Underground Railroad. Set against the backdrop of Virginia's turbulent past, her courage and hope shine as she seeks a new life beyond slavery. This tale of bravery and determination reveals the strength found in unexpected allies.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalAdventureSocial JusticeFamily
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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
Historical Slavery Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0374316775
- Pages
- 233
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 51,893
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Slavery -- FictionUnderground railroad -- FictionAunts -- FictionVirginia -- History -- 1775-1865 -- Fiction