The opossum's tale
by Deborah L. Duvall
Reading Level 4 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
Si-qua the Opossum is proud of his shiny, beautiful tail and can't stop showing it off to everyone. But when his prized tail suddenly disappears, he feels lost and sad until a surprising friend helps him find new strengths that truly earn respect. This tale from Cherokee legend explores the value of inner beauty and friendship.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFolkloreFriendshipComing of AgeFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0826336949
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- UNM Press
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 2,107
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Cherokee Indians -- Folklore.Opossums -- Folklore.