Cover of The Last Snake Runner

The Last Snake Runner

by Kimberley Griffiths Little

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

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

MulticulturalAdventureHistoricalFamilyComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Historical Conflict War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0375815392
Pages
208
Publisher
Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
May 14, 2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,359

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Acoma IndiansJuvenile fictionHistoryFictionTime travelIndians of North AmericaRacially mixed people