Cover of The gift-giver

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