On a tree of trouble

Beth Roy

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On a tree of trouble

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Tribes of India in Crisis

by Beth Roy

Reading Level 6 11LE 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

The crackle of dry leaves underfoot and the distant call of wild birds fill the air as a young tribal girl explores her village nestled in the heart of India’s forests. She feels the rough bark of ancient trees and the warmth of her community’s stories, but change is whispering through the branches. How will her world hold on when everything around her begins to shift?

Themes

Indigenous PeoplesCulture & TraditionComing of AgeFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores the rich traditions of tribal societies in India and the challenges they face in modern times. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers a culturally immersive story that gently introduces readers to themes of cultural change and identity. Parents should note the book provides thoughtful insight into indigenous life without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

205 pages
ISBN
0374356300
Pages
205
Publisher
Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
Published
1975
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Indigenous PeoplesIndiaEthnologyEthnology, IndiaIndigenous Peoples, India

Places

India