The Man Who Walked the Earth
Ian Wallace
The Man Who Walked the Earth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ian Wallace
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
On a dusty prairie farm during the 1930s, André and Elise face a lonely Christmas without their father, who has left to find work. As the wind sweeps across the land, the siblings discover the true meaning of hope and kindness in a challenging time.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include loneliness, fear & anxiety, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0888995458
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books
- Published
- August 19, 2003
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,274
- Read-Aloud
- ~8 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy