Across a dark and wild sea
by Don Brown
Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Journey back to the sixth century and discover the inspiring story of Saint Columba, a brave prince who chose a life of faith and learning. Follow his adventures as he becomes a devoted monk and shares his wisdom through writing. This tale brings history to life with courage and kindness at its heart.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalBiographyFaithAdventureComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0761324151
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Macmillan
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,079
Genres
Biography & Autobiography
Subjects
Columba, -- Saint, -- 521-597 -- Juvenile literatureChristian saints -- Ireland -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureSaints -- Juvenile literatureBooks and reading -- History -- Juvenile literatureJuvenile literatureBooks and readingChristian saintsSaintsBiographyHistoryColumba, saint, 521-597Books and reading, historyIreland, biography
People
Columba Saint (521-597)
Places
Ireland