Cover of The well

The well

by Mildred D. Taylor

Reading Level 4-5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Set in the early 1900s South, a young boy faces the harsh realities of racial tension as his family bravely shares their precious well water with neighbors of all races. Amidst growing dangers, courage and kindness are tested in a community on the brink of conflict.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalRace relationsFamilySocial JusticeHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Graphic Violence Torture Mutilation Excessive Gore Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0803718020
Pages
92
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,860

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

African Americans -- FictionRace relations -- FictionPrejudices -- FictionDroughts -- FictionSouthern States -- Race relations -- Fiction