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The little black truck

An Autobiography

by Libba Moore Gray

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th 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 determined little black truck faces a big challenge when it suddenly stops working. With some care and fixing, it finds the strength to hit the road again and keep on rolling. This uplifting tale celebrates resilience and the joy of new beginnings.

Representation & Themes

TrucksPerseveranceFriendship

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
0671781057
Pages
248
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
692

Genres

African Americans

Subjects

Trucks -- Fiction.FictionTrucksChildren's fictionTrucks, fiction