The Shoshoni

Dennis Brindell Fradin

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The Shoshoni

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dennis Brindell Fradin

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Sunlight flickers through the tall pine trees as a Shoshoni child races across the open plains, heart pounding with excitement. Suddenly, the ground trembles beneath their feet—what could be coming? The adventure is just beginning.

Themes

Indians of North AmericaMulticulturalHistoryFamilyCulturePacific Northwest

Quick Assessment

This book provides an engaging introduction to the history, culture, and daily life of the Shoshoni people, tailored for early readers aged 5 to 8. It balances fictional storytelling with educational content and also touches on how the Shoshoni live today, making it a thoughtful resource for young children learning about Native American heritage. The language and themes are appropriate for early elementary students with no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
ISBN
9789992100196
Pages
48
Publisher
Childrens Press
Published
April 1992
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Indians of North AmericaNorthwest, PacificPacific NorthwestShoshoni Indians