Dust devil

Anne Isaacs

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Dust devil

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne Isaacs

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Angelica Longrider, nicknamed Swamp Angel, is a brave pioneer girl who journeys from Tennessee to Montana in the 1830s. She tackles wild horses, reshapes the land, and bravely faces outlaws, making her mark in the frontier. Her adventures mix tall tales with the spirit of early American life.

Themes

Tall talesFrontier and pioneer lifeAdventureHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

2,195 words
15m read-aloud
ISBN
9780375867224
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,195
Read-Aloud
~15 min

Subjects

Tall TalesFrontier and Pioneer Life

Places

Montana