The snow walker

Margaret K. Wetterer

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The snow walker

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Margaret K. Wetterer

On My Own History (Carolrhoda/Lerner)

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

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

A brave twelve-year-old boy from the Bronx crafts his own snowshoes to journey through a fierce blizzard, bringing aid to those stranded in the deep snow. His courageous trek reveals the strength of community and kindness in the face of a powerful winter storm. Experience history come alive as he faces the challenges of the Blizzard of 1888 with determination and heart.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, emotional: loss & grief. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Emotional: Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
2,353 words
16m read-aloud
ISBN
0876148917
Pages
48
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Published
1996
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
2,353
Read-Aloud
~16 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Daub, MiltonBlizzardsNew York19th Century1865-1898Bronx