Stealing Little Moon : the Legacy of American Indian Residential Schools

Dan SaSuWeh Jones

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Stealing Little Moon : the Legacy of American Indian Residential Schools

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Legacy of American Indian Residential Schools

by Dan SaSuWeh Jones

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

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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, divorce & family change, racial discrimination. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
8
Theme Richness
9
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

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51,644 words
5h 44m read-aloud
ISBN
9781338889475
Publisher
Scholastic Focus
Published
2024
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
51,644
Read-Aloud
~5h 44m

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