Little Runner of the Longhouse (I Can Read Book 2)
by Betty Baker
Illustrated by Arnold Lobel
I Can Read! (HarperCollins): Level 2
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
A young Iroquois boy tries to join the older boys in a special New Year's tradition by offering to trade his little brother for sweet maple sugar. This heartfelt tale explores family bonds and cultural customs through the eyes of a curious child. Perfect for early readers eager to learn about different traditions and the meaning of kindness.
Representation & Themes
FamilyCultural TraditionsEarly Reader
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
More in the I Can Read! (HarperCollins): Level 2 Series
Details
- ISBN
- 0064441229
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- HarperTrophy
- Published
- January 15, 1989
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 944
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Maple sugarIndians of North AmericaJuvenile fictionIndiansDwellingsIroquois IndiansFictionAccelerated Reader 1.8.Children's fictionIndians of north america, iroquois indians, fictionReadersIndians of north america, fiction