White bird
by Clyde Robert Bulla
Stepping Stone
Reading Level 2-3 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
John Thomas lives a quiet life deep in the Tennessee woods with his strict guardian until he rescues an injured bird and forms a special bond with it. When the bird is taken by another boy, John Thomas bravely ventures out to bring his friend back, facing challenges along the way. This heartfelt tale explores courage, loss, and the strength found in unexpected friendships.
Representation & Themes
FamilyFriendshipSurvivalHistorical
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Child Abuse Bullying Death of Major Character Death Family Member Death Hate Speech Antisemitism Gun Violence Abandonment
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0679806628
- Pages
- 62
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 7,159
Genres
Blind
Subjects
Hermits -- FictionMountain life -- FictionFictionHermits in fictionTennessee in fictionCrowsMountain life in fictionMountain lifeCrows in fictionHermitsChildren's fictionFrontier and pioneer life, fiction
Places
Tennessee