Little Eight John
by Jan Wahl
Reading Level 2-3 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Little Eight John is a mischievous boy who loves to break the rules, but his wild adventures lead to unexpected consequences that teach him important lessons about listening and respect. His playful antics bring both trouble and laughter in a lively tale rooted in African American folklore.
Representation & Themes
African American RepresentationFolkloreFamilyComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0525673679
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- Dutton Juvenile
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 419
Genres
African Americans
Subjects
African Americans -- FolkloreFolklore -- United StatesAfrican AmericansFolkloreCoretta Scott King AwardJuvenile literatureBlacksFolklore, united statesAfrican americans, folklore
Places
United States