Enchanted runner
by Kimberley Griffiths Little
Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
At twelve years old, Kendall embarks on a journey to his great-grandfather's pueblo, where he uncovers the rich traditions of his Acoma heritage. As he connects with his roots, he discovers a special talent and a calling as a runner that shapes his identity and future. This story celebrates cultural discovery and the bonds that tie generations together.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeCultural Heritage
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
- 0380976234
- Pages
- 149
- Publisher
- Avon Books
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 40,137
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Acoma Indians -- Juvenile fiction.Acoma Indians -- Fiction.Indians of North America -- New Mexico -- Fiction.Racially mixed people -- Fiction.Great-grandfathers -- Fiction.Running -- Fiction.Acoma (N.M.) -- Fiction.Great-grandfathersIndians of North AmericaRacially mixed peopleJuvenile fictionFictionRunningNew MexicoAcoma IndiansChildren's fictionIndians of north america, fictionSports, fictionRacially mixed people, fiction
Places
Acoma (N.M.)Fiction