Front porch stories at the one-room school
by Eleanora E. Tate
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
On a warm summer evening, twelve-year-old Margie and her cousin Ethel gather at the old one-room schoolhouse to listen to their father's captivating tales. From mysterious shadows and wild floods to historic visits and playful adventures, each story sparks imagination and brings the past to life. These heartfelt stories celebrate family, history, and the magic of storytelling.
Representation & Themes
African American CultureStorytellingFamilyHistoryAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0553083848
- Pages
- 98
- Publisher
- Delacorte Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 14,398
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
African Americans -- FictionStorytelling -- FictionMissouri -- Fiction