What reading level is Ishi, Last of His Tribe?

Ishi, Last of His Tribe by Theodora Kroeber is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ishi, Last of His Tribe appropriate for?

Ishi, Last of His Tribe is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Loss & Grief, Cultural Change.

What genre is Ishi, Last of His Tribe?

Ishi, Last of His Tribe is fiction — Juvenile Nonfiction.

Does Ishi, Last of His Tribe have any content warnings?

Ishi, Last of His Tribe has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Loss & Grief, Cultural Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ishi, Last of His Tribe?

Ishi, Last of His Tribe by Theodora Kroeber is 228 pages.

Ishi, Last of His Tribe

Theodora Kroeber

Ishi, Last of His Tribe

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Theodora Kroeber

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

The crackle of a campfire fills the cool night air, mingling with the whispering rustle of the forest. Imagine stepping into a world where nature speaks and every sound tells a story — but everything you know is changing fast. Ishi walks between two worlds, carrying the memories of his lost tribe in his heart.

Themes

HistoricalCultural HeritageSurvival Coming of Age Multicultural

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction tells the story of Ishi, the last survivor of the Yahi tribe, as he navigates the collision of his traditional world with the encroaching white settlers. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a sensitive portrayal of cultural loss and survival without graphic content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers interested in history and indigenous perspectives.