Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.4
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
659
Points per Word
0.000759
Page Count
24
Points per Page
0.020833
Description
A Native American legend explaining how fire and corn came into the world.
Quick Summary
The story follows Two-Feather, a young Abenaki boy who ventures into The Forest of Evil and changes the world forever by bringing back fire and corn to his people. Kids will love the brave journey through the woods, the magical encounter that brings warmth and food to the village, and the heartwarming message about how one person's courage can help an entire community. If your kid loves "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush" by Tomie dePaola or enjoys Native American stories, they'll absolutely adore this tale. Perfect for kids ages 5 to 8 in kindergarten through third grade, especially those who enjoy short illustrated books with meaningful messages.