The Prince who ran away
The Story of Guatama Buddha
by Anne F. Rockwell
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th 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
Long ago in India, a young prince gave up his royal life to discover how to overcome the pain and struggles in the world. Through deep meditation beneath a great fig tree, he unlocked the secret to lasting peace and wisdom. His journey from prince to Buddha inspires readers to explore the power of compassion and understanding within themselves.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalSpiritualityComing of AgePhilosophy
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
- 0679891889
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 3,418
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Gautama Buddha -- Juvenile literature.Juvenile literature
People
Gautama Buddha