Kami and the Yaks
by Andrea Stenn Stryer
Illustrated by Bert Dodson
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th 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
Kami, a brave young Sherpa boy who is deaf, ventures deep into the towering Himalayas to search for his family's lost yaks. Along the way, he discovers the strength within himself and the beauty of the mountains. This heartwarming tale celebrates courage, determination, and the special bond between a boy and his animals.
Representation & Themes
Disability RepresentationAdventureAnimalsPeople & Places - AsiaFamily
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 Disability Representation
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780977896103
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Bay Otter Press
- Published
- April 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,436
Genres
Children's stories
Subjects
People & Places - AsiaSocial Issues - Special NeedsJuvenile Fiction / Social Situations / Special NeedsAnimals - GeneralJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionFictionHimalaya MountainsChildren: Grades 2-3Sherpa (Nepalese people)Deaf childrenJuvenile fictionDeafFathers and sonsPeople with disabilitiesYakChildren's fictionDeaf, fictionFathers and sons, fictionHimalaya mountains, fiction