What reading level is Amee-Nah?

Amee-Nah by Kenneth Thomasma is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Amee-Nah appropriate for?

Amee-Nah is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Amee-Nah?

Amee-Nah is fiction — Zuni Indians.

Does Amee-Nah have any content warnings?

Amee-Nah has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Amee-Nah?

Amee-Nah by Kenneth Thomasma is 155 pages.

Amee-Nah

Kenneth Thomasma

Amee-Nah

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Zuni Boy Runs the Race of His Life

by Kenneth Thomasma

Illustrated by Jack Brouwer

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

Find on Amazon

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

What if you had a secret that could change everything? Amee-nah, a brave Zuni boy with a club foot, dreams of winning the big stick-race, but his body holds him back. Could a special operation be the key to his victory—and what challenges will he face along the way?

Themes

Disability Representation Multicultural Family Coming of Age SportsChristianity

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows nine-year-old Amee-nah, a Zuni boy with a physical disability, as he learns about a medical operation that might help him compete in his tribe’s annual stick-race. The story explores themes of hope, determination, and cultural heritage, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the portrayal of disability and cultural identity is handled sensitively within a historical and spiritual context.