The ledgerbook of Thomas Blue Eagle

Jewel H. Grutman

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The ledgerbook of Thomas Blue Eagle

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jewel H. Grutman

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Journey with a young Sioux warrior as he leaves the wide-open plains of his youth to attend a distant boarding school where he discovers both the customs of a new world and the strength of his own heritage. Filled with beautiful, hand-drawn illustrations inspired by traditional Plains ledger art, this story brings history and culture vividly to life for young readers. It’s a moving adventure that honors Native American traditions while exploring the challenges of change and learning.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include cultural adjustment, identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Cultural Adjustment Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

72 pages
2,471 words
16m read-aloud
ISBN
1565660633
Pages
72
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,471
Read-Aloud
~16 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

United States Indian SchoolDakota IndiansIndians of North America