The gift-giver
by Joyce Hansen
Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Doris, a ten-year-old girl, discovers the value of friendship when she befriends Amir, a new boy in her neighborhood. Their growing bond helps Doris see her family in a new light, even as it challenges her old relationships. Together, they navigate the ups and downs of change and acceptance in their community.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFriendshipFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Friendship Family Change
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 089919852X
- Pages
- 118
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- 1980
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 27,168
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Williams, Doris (Fictitious character)Daniels, Amir (Fictitious character)Friendship -- FictionAfrican Americans -- FictionAfrican AmericansJuvenile fictionFictionFriendshipAmir Daniels (Fictitious character)Doris Williams (Fictitious character)1000blackgirlbooksChildren's fictionFriendship, fictionAfrican americans, fiction