Kootenay Silver
Ann Chandler
Kootenay Silver
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann Chandler
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 crisp scent of pine fills the air as Addy steps carefully through the dense Canadian forest. Every crunch of twigs underfoot echoes her hope and determination to find her missing brother. But as the distant rumble of war reaches even this wild place, Addy’s journey becomes more than just a search—it’s a test of courage and heart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1910 British Columbia, this middle-grade historical fiction follows twelve-year-old Addy as she ventures into the wilderness to find her brother. Along the way, she encounters new friends and faces challenges shaped by the looming onset of World War I. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of family, bravery, and historical change with mild emotional moments and no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
- 9781554887552
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- Dundurn PressLtd
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction