Moccasin trail

Eloise Jarvis McGraw

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Moccasin trail

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eloise Jarvis McGraw

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

What if you lived two very different lives and had to choose where you truly belong? Imagine traveling across wild frontiers with your family, facing dangers and challenges at every turn. Could you protect your loved ones and find your place, even when everyone doubts you?

Themes

FamilyAdventureComing of AgeMulticulturalWestern StoriesIndigenous Peoples

Quick Assessment

This Newbery Honor-winning novel follows Jim Keath, a boy who has lived with the Crow Indians for six years and is now reuniting with his siblings on a perilous journey westward to settle new land. The story explores themes of family, identity, and survival amidst the challenges of frontier life, including kidnapping and distrust within the family. Suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12, it offers an engaging adventure with historical and cultural insights, without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Family Change
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

247 pages
ISBN
9780140321708
Pages
247
Publisher
Penguin
Published
1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Crow IndiansIndians of North AmericaWestern StoriesNewbery HonorOregon

Places

West (U.S.)