Slave of the Haida
Doris Andersen
Slave of the Haida
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Doris Andersen
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
Here's a secret: Kim-ta is a captive, held far from home by the Haida. Every day is a silent fight to stay alive and find a way back. But that’s only the beginning of his daring journey.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Kim-ta, a young boy captured and enslaved by the Haida people. The story explores themes of courage and survival in a historical Indigenous setting, suitable for ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the presence of captivity and the threat of sacrifice, which are handled with sensitivity.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0770511562
- Pages
- 166
- Publisher
- CNIB, [197-?]
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction