Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.4
Points
5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
33197
Points per Word
0.000151
Page Count
183
Points per Page
0.027322
Description
As fighting closes in on the village where Tiger's parents have been working, the family and a mysterious guide set out on a difficult journey to safety.
Quick Summary
Tiger and his family must flee their village as fighting closes in, and together with a mysterious guide they navigate dangerous terrain toward safety while learning to trust each other. The book tackles themes of family loyalty, displacement due to conflict, and the resilience needed to survive wartime evacuation. If your kid likes Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, they'll love this story for its similar historical fiction setting and focus on a child navigating war's dangers. This is a great pick for 4th-5th graders who enjoy thoughtful, character-driven stories with an AR Level of 5.4.