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