Drifting snow
James A. Houston
Drifting snow
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
An Arctic Search
by James A. Houston
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
What if you were taken from your home as a little kid and had to find your way back years later? Imagine traveling through icy lands, searching for your family and the culture you barely remember. But what if the journey reveals more than just your past?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows a teenager who, after being taken from her Arctic home as a child, returns to reconnect with her Eskimo heritage and find her parents. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of identity and cultural rediscovery in a sensitive way. Parents should note the setting involves cold, harsh environments and emotional challenges related to family separation.
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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0140365303
- Pages
- 150
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Published
- 1994
- Type
- Fiction