Raven Finds Wa-Kan-Tan-Ka
Becky Jane Dice
Raven Finds Wa-Kan-Tan-Ka
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Becky Jane Dice
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Raven Gray Eagle is about to leave her home on the Pine Ridge Reservation, but what if a mysterious dream from her grandmother means she’s meant for something greater? As she faces big changes and tough challenges, Raven discovers that strength and hope can come from the most unexpected places—and that her journey is just beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows fifteen-year-old Raven Gray Eagle as she moves from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation to Ohio, grappling with grief, cultural identity, and adjustment to a new life. After a tragic accident, Raven and her brother find themselves in a new home where they must navigate loss and change. The story sensitively explores themes of family, spirituality, and resilience, appropriate for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9IE — Intense — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781413714876
- Pages
- 192
- Publisher
- PublishAmerica
- Published
- April 26, 2004
- Type
- Fiction