The lightning bugs
by Patrick Jennings
Ike and Mem
Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2)
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Ike struggles with his feelings when he watches the neighborhood bully Dave catch lightning bugs and take their glowing parts to make 'lightning rings' for other kids. As Ike decides whether to speak up, he learns about courage and kindness in the face of bullying. The story shines a light on friendship and standing up for what’s right.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipBullyingComing of AgeScience & Nature
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Bullying Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0823416739
- Pages
- 55
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 3,904
Genres
Bullies
Subjects
Fireflies -- Fiction.Bullies -- Fiction.FictionFirefliesBulliesChildren's fictionFireflies, fictionBullies, fiction