The Last Snake Runner
by Kimberley Griffiths Little
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Kendall, a boy with both Anglo and Acoma heritage, embarks on a thrilling journey to the 1500s where he finds himself in the heart of ancient Acoma, New Mexico. Amidst the arrival of Spanish explorers, he discovers his true destiny as the final Snake Clan runner, connecting deeply with his ancestors and their brave history. Adventure and heritage collide as Kendall steps into a world full of courage and tradition.
Representation & Themes
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Details
- ISBN
- 0375815392
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- May 14, 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 50,359