Land Of Mountains
Elizabeth Maul Schwartz
Land Of Mountains
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Elizabeth Maul Schwartz
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
What if moving to a faraway land meant stepping into a world filled with jungle adventures, mysterious voodoo magic, and daring explorations? Imagine riding horses through wild paths, swimming in untamed rivers, and uncovering secrets that could change everything. But when curiosity leads to encounters with witches and zombies, how far will you go before the danger becomes too real?
Quick Assessment
Set in 1950s Haiti, this middle-grade novel follows a ten-year-old girl's adventurous life in a remote construction camp. It combines elements of cultural exploration, childhood curiosity, and supernatural themes such as voodoo and zombies, with a backdrop of political unrest. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes mild peril and suspense but maintains a humorous and coming-of-age tone.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9780595290659
- Pages
- 248
- Publisher
- iUniverse
- Published
- August 10, 2003
- Type
- Fiction