Cover of The South African quirt

The South African quirt

by Walter D. Edmonds

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Set in the Mohawk River Valley decades ago, a young boy faces the challenge of standing up to his father's harsh control. As he navigates the struggles of family and self-preservation, he discovers courage within himself. This tale explores the complex bonds between fathers and sons in a historical setting.

Representation & Themes

FamilyComing of AgeHistorical

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

Emotional: Family Change Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0316211532
Pages
186
Published
1985
Type
Fiction
Word Count
40,884

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Fathers and sons -- Fiction.Mohawk River Valley (N.Y.) -- Fiction.