Thimble Summer
by Elizabeth Enright
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Garnet discovers a shiny silver thimble by the river and believes it holds special powers. With hope and a little bit of magic, she sets out to help her pig Timmy earn a blue ribbon at the fair. Join Garnet as she experiences the joys and surprises of a memorable summer.
Representation & Themes
FamilyFriendshipAdventureComing of Age
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
- 0440486815
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Yearling
- Published
- July 1, 1987
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 34,242
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Farm lifeJuvenile fictionNewbery MedalSummer in literatureFound objects (Art)FictionChildren's fictionSummer, fictionFarm life, fictionWisconsin, fictionFriendship, fictionVie à la fermeRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesse
Places
Wisconsin