Dancing through the snow

Jean Little

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Dancing through the snow

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

After many years in foster care, ten-year-old Min finds herself with Jess, a kind woman who wants to give her a safe and loving home. When Min rescues a frightened dog, their growing bond helps her break down the walls she's built around her heart. Through new friendships and courage, Min begins to believe in the warmth of family and the magic of Christmas.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, bullying, loneliness. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Bullying Loneliness Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

239 pages
58,307 words
6h 29m read-aloud
ISBN
9780439938235
Pages
239
Publisher
Scholastic Canada
Published
2007
Type
Fiction
Word Count
58,307
Read-Aloud
~6h 29m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Foster ChildrenDogsFoundlingsAbandoned ChildrenChristmasEnfants PlacesRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseChiensEnfants Trouves