Cover of The Eye of the Heron

The Eye of the Heron

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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 distant land where two communities live side by side, the hardworking farmers face strict control from the powerful city leaders. When some farmers decide to start a new home far away, tensions rise, and Luz, the daughter of a city boss, begins to dream about freedom and making her own choices. As conflict grows, Luz must decide where her true loyalty lies and what kind of future she wants.

Representation & Themes

Science FictionSocial JusticeComing of AgeFamilyAdventure

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

Bullying Fear & Anxiety Social Conflict
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0765346125
Pages
192
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
September 15, 2003
Type
Fiction
Word Count
48,401

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile FictionFictionChildren's 12-Up - Fiction - Science FictionChildren: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9)Science Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicJuvenile Fiction / Science Fiction, Fantasy, MagicCommunityGeneralImaginary places