Cover of Where I'm bound

Where I'm bound

by Allen B. Ballard

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

Amid the turbulence of the Civil War, a brave group of African American men, both escaped slaves and freed individuals, join the Union Army driven by a powerful desire for freedom. Their journey reveals the courage and resilience of those who fought to claim their rightful place in history. This compelling tale brings to life the struggles and hopes of young African American soldiers in a divided America.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalComing of AgeSocial JusticeAfrican American HistoryWar & Conflict

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

War & Conflict Racial Discrimination Historical
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0684870312
Pages
316
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
100,488

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Slavery -- FictionAfrican American soldiers -- FictionUnited States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Participation, African American -- Juvenile fictionMississippi -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- African Americans -- Juvenile fiction