One sky above us

Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

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One sky above us

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel

Adventures of Young Buffalo Bill

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Young Bill Cody and his family work hard to build a life on the Kansas frontier, learning to live alongside their Kickapoo neighbors while bravely opposing the spread of slavery in their community. Their journey is filled with challenges, courage, and the hope for a better future. Experience a tale of friendship, justice, and pioneer spirit during a turbulent time in history.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include social: racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Social: Racial Discrimination
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

177 pages
37,866 words
4h 12m read-aloud
ISBN
0060291192
Pages
177
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
37,866
Read-Aloud
~4h 12m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Buffalo Bill, 1846-1917Childhood and YouthAbolitionistsFrontier and Pioneer LifeKansas1854-1861