Cover of When the whippoorwill calls

When the whippoorwill calls

by Candice F. Ransom

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A family living in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains must leave their home when a new national park is made. They face the challenge of starting fresh in a new place, learning to adapt and find hope in their new surroundings. This gentle story explores change, family bonds, and the spirit of adventure.

Representation & Themes

FamilyMovingMountain LifeNature

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0688127290
Pages
40
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,028

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Mountain life -- Virginia -- Fiction.Moving, Household -- Fiction.Blue Ridge Mountains -- Fiction.Shenandoah National Park (Va.) -- Fiction.Virginia -- Fiction.