A Snake Falls to Earth

Darcie Little Badger

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A Snake Falls to Earth

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Darcie Little Badger

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 11+ Balanced Read
Newbery Honor

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Nina, a young Lipan Apache girl, and Oli, a magical cottonmouth snake, come together when Oli travels from the Reflecting World to Earth seeking a medicine to heal a dear friend. Their adventure weaves together two worlds full of wonder, challenges, and the power of friendship. Along the way, they face obstacles that test their courage and heart.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, bullying, references to violence. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Bullying References to Violence Mild Profanity
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

352 pages
89,240 words
9h 55m read-aloud
ISBN
9781646140923
Pages
352
Publisher
Levine Querido
Published
2021
Type
Fiction
Word Count
89,240
Read-Aloud
~9h 55m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

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