Ruth and the Green Book Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
6
+
Best for read-aloud listeners who enjoy historically grounded stories told through a child's perspective.

About the Book

A young girl and her family travel by car through the Jim Crow South, relying on a guide that lists safe places for Black travelers.

Content Ratings

❤️
No Romance
No romantic content.
💡
Mild Themes
Themes of racial discrimination and the quiet indignities of segregation, handled with sensitivity for younger readers.
⚔️
No Violence
References to racial segregation and the experience of being turned away from businesses, without graphic detail.
Ruth and the Green Book by Calvin Alexander Ramsey Book Cover
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Author:
Calvin Alexander Ramsey
Genre:
Historical Fiction
Published:
2010
Page Count:
32
Ages:
6
+

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