Agreat human rights advocate of the 19th century, Frederick began life as a slave in Maryland gifted and eager, he was beaten at a young age for learning to read but continued to educate himself in secret. Written at ability level grades 1-3, interest grade level 5-12, with a with a Lexile Level of 580, and a Guided Reading Level of L, in three formats, Computer Book, Audio Book and Paperback Book.