Klondike & Snow
David Kenney
Klondike & Snow
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Kenney
The text is written at a 6th 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
Ulu, the polar bear, did something no one expected—she left her newborn cubs all alone! But thanks to the quick action of the zoo staff, the tiny bears got a second chance at life. This story shows how hope and care can turn the most surprising moments into a new beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This fictional story follows Ulu, a polar bear at the Denver Zoo, who abandons her newborn cubs, prompting immediate intervention by zoo staff. Suitable for readers aged 13 to 18, it explores themes of infancy, animal behavior, and human-animal relationships with sensitivity. Parents should note it includes realistic themes about animal care but contains no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780785793403
- Publisher
- Bt Bound
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction