Lumber
Louis Colman
Lumber
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Louis Colman
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
There’s a secret hidden deep in the forests where lumberjacks work—stories of courage, friendship, and the fight for fair treatment. Beneath the towering trees, a quiet battle is unfolding, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Lumber by Louis Colman is a middle-grade historical fiction novel that explores the lives of workers in the lumber industry and their involvement in the labor movement. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers insight into themes of fairness and community without graphic content, making it a thoughtful read for young readers interested in history and social justice.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MS — Moderate — SocialLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0404584136
- Pages
- 296
- Publisher
- AMS Press
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Fiction