The sunbird
by Elizabeth Wein
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 sixth-century Africa, this captivating tale weaves the mystery of a deadly plague with the harsh realities of salt mining in the ancient kingdom of Aksum. Through vivid storytelling and unforgettable characters, the story explores courage and survival in a world filled with danger and intrigue. Readers will be drawn into a richly imagined historical adventure that brings the past vividly to life.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalAdventureSurvival
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
Illness & Injury Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0670036919
- Pages
- 184
- Publisher
- Viking Juvenile
- Published
- 2004
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 43,853
Genres
Aksum (Kingdom)
Subjects
Plague -- FictionSalt mines and mining -- FictionAksum (Kingdom) -- Fiction