The itchy little musk ox
by Tricia Brown
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A young musk ox struggles with a bothersome itch but finds no way to scratch it in his barren tundra home. His quest for relief leads him to meet a buffalo, a wolf, and a Native woman, each teaching him something special about himself. Along the way, he discovers the beauty of his world and his own unique strengths before returning to his herd.
Representation & Themes
Self-DiscoveryFriendshipNatureAnimalsCultural Heritage
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9780882406145
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Graphic Arts Books
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 986
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Muskox -- Juvenile fictionMuskox -- FictionSelf-realization -- FictionTundras -- FictionFictionJuvenile fictionMuskoxSelf-realizationTundrasChildren's fictionMuskox, fiction