Geronimo Chino
Paula Paul
Geronimo Chino
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Paula Paul
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to find where you truly belong? Jerome Chino, a boy with Apache and Pueblo roots, runs away from a children’s home to chase his dream on a cattle ranch. But will he be accepted, or will his journey just be beginning?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Geronimo Chino follows eleven-year-old Jerome, who struggles to find acceptance and independence after running away from a children's home. Set against Native American cultural backgrounds, this coming-of-age story explores themes of identity and self-determination suitable for young teens. The book contains no intense content, making it appropriate for readers aged 13 and up.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — 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
- 9780899920795
- Pages
- 85
- Publisher
- Council for Indian Education
- Published
- March 1980
- Type
- Nonfiction