The year I didn't go to school
by Giselle Potter
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
A young girl embarks on an unforgettable adventure across Italy with her family's small puppet theater troupe, discovering new places and cultures instead of going to school. Through her travels, she experiences the magic of storytelling and the joy of performing in vibrant towns and cities. This charming tale captures the excitement of childhood exploration and creativity.
Representation & Themes
ChildhoodFamilyAdventureTravelTheaterHistorical
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
- 0689847300
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 1,507
Subjects
Potter, Giselle -- Childhood and youth -- Juvenile literature.Potter, Giselle -- Travel -- Italy -- Juvenile literature.Potter, Giselle -- Childhood and youth.Puppet theater -- Italy -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.Authors, American -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Americans -- Italy -- History -- 20th century -- Juvenile literature.Puppet theater.Authors, American.Italy -- Social life and customs -- Juvenile literature.Italy -- Social life and customs.American AuthorsAmericansAuthors, AmericanBiographyChildhood and youthHistoryJuvenile literaturePuppet theaterSocial life and customsTravelNew York Times reviewedVoyages and travelsItalyVoyages and travels, juvenile literatureItaly, juvenile literature
People
Giselle Potter
Places
Italy