Burning Fence

Craig Lesley

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Burning Fence

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Western Memoir of Fatherhood

by Craig Lesley

Reading Level 7 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

This memoir is the story of the men in Craig Lesley's family: absent father, Rudell; tough stepfather, Vern; adopted son, Wade; and Craig Lesley himself. Their story is one of hardship, violence, and cautious, heartbreaking attempts toward compassion.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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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
6
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

357 pages
ISBN
9780312426255
Pages
357
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
August 22, 2006
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Biography And AutobiographyBiography & AutobiographyAutobiographyBiography/AutobiographyParentingFatherhoodPersonal MemoirsRegional SubjectsWest20th CenturyCollege TeachersNovelists, AmericanOregonViolence in ChildrenFoster ChildrenFamilyAmerican NovelistsFathers and SonsIndian ChildrenTrappersSocial Life and CustomsFamiliesManners and CustomsAuthors, BiographyOregon, Social Life and CustomsOregon, BiographyChildren of Prenatal Alcohol AbuseAbsentee FathersIndian Foster ChildrenTlingit ChildrenInterracial AdoptionIndian Children, North America

People

Craig Lesley

Places

Oregon