Brothers

Yin.

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Brothers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Yin.

Reading Level 1-2 Unrated Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 1st 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

When Ming arrives in San Francisco after the long boat journey from China, his older brothers waste no time warning him- "Chinese should not go outside Chinatown." But Ming risks doing just that, and when he meets Patrick, he knows the young Irish boy has a kind heart, and begins a remarkable friendship that brings their two very different communities together. Illustrated in Chris Soentpiet's richly detailed watercolor paintings, this long-awaited follow-up to the award-winning Coolieshelps to tell the precious, rare story of the first Chinese immigrants and their pursuit of the American Dream.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
1
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

32 pages
ISBN
0399234063
Pages
32
Publisher
Philomel
Published
2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Chinese AmericansFriendshipBrothersIrish AmericansSan Francisco19th CenturySiblings

Places

San Francisco (Calif.)