Cover of Stealing Little Moon : the Legacy of American Indian Residential Schools

Stealing Little Moon : the Legacy of American Indian Residential Schools

by Dan SaSuWeh Jones

Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Little Moon was only four when she was taken from her family and sent to a boarding school designed to erase her Ponca heritage and force her to live by white society's rules. Spanning four generations, this story reveals the struggles and resilience of Indigenous children who endured these schools while honoring their culture and strength. Through personal family history and voices of survivors, the lasting impact of this painful chapter in American history is brought to life.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeHistoricalSocial Justice

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Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Divorce & Family Change Racial Discrimination Historical
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9781338889475
Published
2024
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
51,644

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction