Cover of Lord of the cranes

Lord of the cranes

A Chinese Tale

by Kerstin Chen

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd 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 mysterious lord who rules over the cranes descends from his mountain home in disguise to see who in the city shows true kindness. While many ignore the disguised lord, a humble innkeeper stands out by offering genuine compassion. This gentle tale celebrates the power of empathy and the rewards of a kind heart.

Representation & Themes

FolkloreKindnessCompassionFamily

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
073581192X
Publisher
Cheshire Studio Books
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
927

Genres

Cranes (Birds)

Subjects

Folklore -- ChinaChinaFolkloreGenerosityTalesJuvenile literatureCranes (Birds)Pictorial works

Places

China