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