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The man to send rain clouds

Kenneth Mark Rosen

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The man to send rain clouds

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Contemporary Stories by American Indians

by Kenneth Mark Rosen

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Stories from Native American authors in the Southwest.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated The man to send rain clouds Level 0

The man to send rain clouds is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 178 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The man to send rain clouds works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate The man to send rain clouds as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

178 pages
ISBN
0670453315
Pages
178
Publisher
Viking Books
Published
1974
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

American FictionIndian AuthorsIndians of North America20th CenturyUnited StatesSocial Life and Customs

Places

United States