Cover of Looking for Smoke

Looking for Smoke

by K. A. Cobell

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Unknown

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

When Mara joins a traditional Blackfeet Giveaway to honor a missing girl, she hopes to find friendship but instead becomes entangled in a mystery after a participant is found dead. Four youths, all connected to the victim, must overcome suspicion and their own secrets to uncover the truth and prove their innocence. This gripping story blends cultural tradition with suspense, drawing readers into a powerful journey of trust and courage.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalFriendshipMysteryFamilyComing of AgeSocial Justice

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Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
9780063318670
Publisher
Heartdrum
Published
2024
Type
Fiction
Word Count
105,166

Genres

Young Adult Fiction