In the eye of the storm

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

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In the eye of the storm

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

Adventures of Young Buffalo Bill

Reading Level 5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Nine-year-old Bill faces the challenges of frontier life as he takes charge of the family farm while his father recovers from a dangerous injury. Amid the constant threat from border conflicts, Bill balances his responsibilities and school, showing courage and resilience in a turbulent time. His journey reveals the hardships and bravery of growing up on the Kansas frontier.

Themes

HistoricalComing of AgeFamilyResponsibilityFrontier and Pioneer Life

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, illness & injury, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Illness & Injury Emotional: Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

132 pages
28,215 words
3h 8m read-aloud
ISBN
006029115X
Pages
132
Publisher
Harpercollins Childrens Books
Published
2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
28,215
Read-Aloud
~3h 8m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917Childhood and YouthFrontier and Pioneer LifeKansasResponsibilitySchools1854-1861