Forward, Shakespeare!
by Jean Little
Illustrated by Hanne Lore Koehler
Orca Young Readers
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Shakespeare, the brave guide dog, is ready to start his new job with Tim, a boy who struggles with his blindness and feels angry about it. As they face challenges together, Tim learns to trust Shakespeare and discovers the strength within himself. Their growing bond shows how courage and friendship can help overcome fears.
Representation & Themes
Disability RepresentationFriendshipComing of AgeAnimals - Dogs
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Disability Representation Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1551433397
- Pages
- 100
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Published
- October 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 14,216
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
GeneralAnimals - DogsReaders - Chapter BooksJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionBlindFictionGuide dogsChildren: Grades 3-4Children: Grades 4-6Children's fictionDogs, fictionReaders