The South African quirt
by Walter D. Edmonds
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Set in the Mohawk River Valley decades ago, a young boy faces the challenge of standing up to his father's harsh control. As he navigates the struggles of family and self-preservation, he discovers courage within himself. This tale explores the complex bonds between fathers and sons in a historical setting.
Representation & Themes
FamilyComing of AgeHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — Moderate Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Emotional: Family Change Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0316211532
- Pages
- 186
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 40,884
Genres
Fiction
Subjects
Fathers and sons -- Fiction.Mohawk River Valley (N.Y.) -- Fiction.