Cover of The Red Sash

The Red Sash

by Jean E. Pendziwol

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

Step back nearly two centuries to the lively fur trading post of Fort William, where a young Native American boy joins in the excitement of winter trading expeditions. Experience the bustling exchanges of furs and supplies, along with joyful feasts, dances, and storytelling by the campfire. Rich illustrations bring this vibrant time and place to life, sharing a glimpse of daily life in early 1800s Canada.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalHistoricalAdventureFamilyPeople & Places

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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
088899589X
Pages
40
Publisher
Groundwood Books
Published
September 16, 2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,941

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Historical FictionPeople & Places - GeneralHistorical - Canada - Pre-Confederation (to 1867)Juvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionPeople & Places - Canada/Native CanadianChildren: Grades 1-2MetisJuvenile Fiction / People & Places / GeneralFictionFur traders