Little sister
by Kara Dalkey
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
At thirteen, Fujiwara no Mitsuko lives in the grand imperial court of twelfth-century Japan. When her older sister falls gravely ill, Mitsuko turns to magical shape-shifters and legendary beings from Japanese myths to find a way to save her. This tale weaves history and supernatural adventure, revealing the strength of family bonds in a world of ancient wonders.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalSupernaturalSistersHistoricalAdventure
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 015201392X
- Pages
- 200
- Publisher
- HMH Books For Young Readers
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 44,440
Genres
Japan
Subjects
Supernatural -- Fiction.Sisters -- Fiction.Japan -- History -- Heian period, 794-1185 -- Fiction.SistersJuvenile fictionFictionSupernaturalHistoryChildren's fictionSupernatural, fictionSisters, fictionJapan, fiction
Places
Japan