On a tree of trouble
Beth Roy
On a tree of trouble
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Tribes of India in Crisis
by Beth Roy
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
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 — EmotionalLight 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0374356300
- Pages
- 205
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus & Giroux (BYR)
- Published
- 1975
- Type
- Fiction