The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Creative Education) cover

The Steadfast Tin Soldier (Creative Education)

Author: Andersen, Hans Christian

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1647
Points per Word 0.000304
Page Count 26
Points per Page 0.019231

Description

A tin soldier falls in love with a beautiful paper dancer; he endures a tortuous journey and finds himself fatefully reunited with his love.

Quick Summary

The Steadfast Tin Soldier spins a tiny metal hero into a world of towering dangers, turning a simple toy into a brave explorer of drains, gutters, and a fiery fireplace. Kids will root for the one-legged soldier as he battles relentless obstacles, from clattering pipes to a sizzling hearth, all to be reunited with his paper-dancer love. If your kid loves the daring friendships in Toy Story, they'll adore this timeless tale of a determined tin soldier. Ideal for kids ages 8 to 12 in grades 4-6, The Story of the Charlotte Bobcats's short length and vivid journey make it a perfect fit for middle-grade readers.