Sarah, Sissy Weed, and the ships of the desert
by Paula G. Paul
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
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 has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
In a quiet Texas town during the 1850s, Sarah and R.J. stumble upon mysterious camels that have arrived by ship. Curious and determined, they set out to uncover the truth behind the unusual animals and the secrets they might be hiding. Their adventure leads them into a world of mystery and danger along the coast.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalMysteryAdventureFriendship
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
Slavery Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0890155046
- Pages
- 128
- Publisher
- Eakin Press
- Published
- 1985
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 35,696
Genres
Camels
Subjects
Slavery -- Texas -- Fiction.Texas -- Fiction.