Bloody harvest
Grahame Woods
Bloody harvest
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Grahame Woods
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Elden Harris was once a hero on the ice and a brave soldier in faraway wars, but now he’s fighting for something just as fierce—his family’s future on a tough farm. When hope arrives out of nowhere, Elden grabs it, but dark secrets start creeping in like shadows at dusk. What will he do when everything he loves is on the line?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Bloody Harvest tells the story of Elden Harris, a former teenage hockey star and war hero who struggles to support his family as a migrant farm worker in Southern Ontario. This middle-grade thriller explores themes of resilience, family hardship, and the lingering effects of past trauma. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mature themes handled with care, including personal struggle and historical context.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0771090498
- Pages
- 335
- Publisher
- McClelland & Stewart
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction