Da Silva da Silva's cultivated wilderness ; and, Genesis of the clowns
Wilson Harris
Da Silva da Silva's cultivated wilderness ; and, Genesis of the clowns
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And, Genesis of the Clowns
by Wilson Harris
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.
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About This Book
The humid scent of wild forests fills the air, thick with the rustle of leaves and distant animal calls. Imagine stepping into a world where the wilderness is alive, shaping the stories and secrets of those who call it home. Feel the pull of nature’s mysteries as you explore places where every shadow hides a tale, and every breeze whispers a memory.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book contains two interconnected stories set in the backlands of Guyana and Brazil, where the natural environment deeply influences the characters’ lives and experiences. Suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12, it offers rich, descriptive language and explores themes of place and identity through a fictional lens. Parents should note that the narrative may include complex language and cultural elements reflective of its setting.
Why we rated Da Silva da Silva's cultivated wilderness ; and, Genesis of the clowns 9LE
Da Silva da Silva's cultivated wilderness ; and, Genesis of the clowns is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 148 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Da Silva da Silva's cultivated wilderness ; and, Genesis of the clowns works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Da Silva da Silva's cultivated wilderness ; and, Genesis of the clowns as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Da Silva da Silva's cultivated wilderness ; and, Genesis of the clowns explores fiction, multicultural, adventure, and nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fiction, multicultural, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0571108199
- Pages
- 148
- Publisher
- London : Faber and Faber
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction