Pure Spring
by Brian Doyle
Reading Level 4 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Set in the vibrant streets of post-war Ottawa, a young boy discovers a place to belong while juggling the challenges of a secret job and the pains of a stolen love. As he navigates growing up, he learns about courage, loyalty, and the meaning of family. This heartfelt tale captures the struggles and hopes of youth in a changing world.
Representation & Themes
FamilyComing of AgeLoveSocial JusticeHistorical
For Parents
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 Family Change Bullying Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780888997746
- Pages
- 174
- Publisher
- Groundwood Books
- Published
- March 20, 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 30,349
Genres
Boys
Subjects
Family - GeneralJuvenile Fiction / Family / GeneralJuvenile FictionChildren's 12-Up - Fiction - GeneralChildren's Books - Young Adult FictionComing of ageDeceptionFictionInterpersonal relationsChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)Man-woman relationshipsJuvenile fictionPure Spring CompanyBoysRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseTeenagersGrandparent-grandchild relationshipSearsMan-woman relationshipOttawa (Ont.)Children's fictionBusiness, fictionOntario, fictionBoys, fictionFriendship, fiction