The hermit and the well
by Thích Nhất Hạnh
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A young boy visits the mountains during a school trip in Vietnam, hoping to meet a mysterious Buddhist hermit. Although the hermit remains hidden, the boy discovers something even more meaningful along the way. This gentle story invites readers to explore patience, discovery, and inner peace.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalBuddhismAdventureFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 1888375310
- Publisher
- Plum Blossom Books
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 710
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Buddhism -- FictionHermits -- FictionSchool field trips -- FictionVietnam -- FictionBuddhismHermitsSchool field tripsFictionChildren's fictionBuddhism, fictionVietnam, fictionSchools, fictionHermits, fiction
Places
Vietnam