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
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
- 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