Raw Head, Bloody Bones
by Mary E. Lyons
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 4th 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
Step into a world filled with eerie creatures and spooky tales passed down through African American folklore. Encounter mysterious beings like a dancing corpse, a clever talking skull, and a blood-sucking witch in these 15 thrilling stories that stir the imagination. Perfect for brave readers who love a little fright and a lot of adventure.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFolkloreAdventureFantasy World-Building
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Fantasy Violence Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0689803060
- Pages
- 96
- Publisher
- Aladdin Paperbacks
- Published
- 1 September 1995
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 12,742
Genres
African Americans
Subjects
Juvenile FictionUnited StatesFairy Tales & Folklore - Black AmericanChildren's 9-12 - Literature - Classics / ContemporaryTalesChildren: Grades 3-4Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)People & Places - United States - African-AmericanFolkloreJuvenile Fiction / Ethnic / African AmericanCaribbean AreaAfro-AmericansBlacks