Lumber

Louis Colman

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Lumber

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Louis Colman

Reading Level 6 11MS Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Labor MovementFriendshipHistorical

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 — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Moderate
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

296 pages
ISBN
0404584136
Pages
296
Publisher
AMS Press
Published
1976
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Labor Movement