The education of Little Tree
by Forrest Carter
Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 13+
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
Find on Amazon
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.
About This Book
A young boy grows up learning the customs and wisdom of his Cherokee grandparents during the hardships of the 1930s. Through their guidance, he discovers the strength of his heritage and the beauty of nature surrounding him. This heartfelt tale captures the spirit of family and cultural identity.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFamilyComing of AgeHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0826308791
- Pages
- 216
- Publisher
- University of New Mexico Press
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 68,666
Subjects
Cherokee Indians -- Fiction.American NovelistsBiographyCherokee IndiansFictionJuvenile fictionYouthNorth American IndiansPersonal NarrativesChildhood and youthModern LiteratureCarter, Forrest -- Childhood and youthCherokee Indians -- FictionIndians, North American -- Personal NarrativesLiterature, Modern -- United StatesNative AmericansCherokee boysCherokeeReading Level-Grade 9Reading Level-Grade 11Reading Level-Grade 10Reading Level-Grade 12Indians of north america, fictionFiction, historicalIntergenerational relationsGrandparentsLarge type booksFiction, historical, general
People
Forrest Carter