This Land: A Cross-Country Anthology of Canadian Fiction for Young Readers cover

This Land: A Cross-Country Anthology of Canadian Fiction for Young Readers

Author: Pearson, Kit

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.8
Points 14.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 86491
Points per Word 0.000162
Page Count 320
Points per Page 0.04375

Description

This Land is an anthology of short stories and excerpts by various Canadian authors, designed for young readers in grades 4-8. The collection features a range of characters and settings that reflect Canada's diverse physical and social landscape. The stories span different regions and experiences throughout the country.

Quick Summary

Packed with stories that sweep readers from the Atlantic shores to the Rocky Mountains, this anthology showcases the incredible diversity of Canadian voices and landscapes in one unforgettable collection. Kids will devour tales featuring mischievous animals, brave Indigenous heroes, spooky encounters in small towns, and city kids navigating friendship challenges, all while discovering how different yet connected young people are across Canada's vast territories. If your kid loves jumping between stories the way they do with "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth Wimpy Kid" chapters or enjoys anthology collections like "The 39 Clues," they'll be hooked on this geographic adventure. Perfect for fourth through eighth graders, this book shines for readers aged 9 to 13 who crave varied narratives and want to explore Canada's rich storytelling landscape.