Little Immigrants
Kenneth Bagnell
Little Immigrants
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Orphans who Came to Canada
by Kenneth Bagnell
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
These kids weren’t just any immigrants—they were the brave young souls who crossed oceans and faced unknown lands to build a new life. Their courage shaped history in ways you’ve never heard before, and their stories still echo today. Discover why their journey matters more than ever.
Quick Assessment
Little Immigrants is a historical fiction novel aimed at young adults, exploring the challenges and resilience of immigrant children in a new land. Appropriate for ages 13 to 18, it provides a thoughtful look at history through the eyes of young characters, encouraging empathy and understanding. The book handles themes of immigration and adaptation without graphic content, making it suitable for middle and high school readers.
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
- 9780773673427
- Pages
- 271
- Publisher
- Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited
- Published
- March 1991
- Type
- Nonfiction