Little Immigrants

Kenneth Bagnell

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Little Immigrants

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Orphans who Came to Canada

by Kenneth Bagnell

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

271 pages
ISBN
9780773673427
Pages
271
Publisher
Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited
Published
March 1991
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

HistoricalHome ChildrenÉmigration Et ImmigrationOrphansHistoireBritishIndentured ServantsEmigration and ImmigrationImmigrant ChildrenEnfantsChildrenImmigrants, CanadaBritish, CanadaCanada, Emigration and ImmigrationGreat Britain, Emigration and ImmigrationChildren of ImmigrantsCanada, HistoryGreat Britain, History

Places

CanadaGrande-BretagneGreat Britain