The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain cover

The Legend of the Old Man of the Mountain

Author: Ortakales, Denise

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 5.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1523
Points per Word 0.000328
Page Count 40
Points per Page 0.0125

Description

This book recounts the legend of Chief Pemigewasset, whose steadfast love and devotion to his wife is forever honored in his profile on the mountainside.

Quick Summary

The legend of Chief Pemigewasset weaves a touching tale of love so strong it became forever carved into a mountainside, giving kids a real New England mystery to discover. Young readers will be drawn to the heartwarming story of a chief who refused to leave his wife's side, making this legend perfect for bedtime reads and classroom discussions about loyalty. If your kid loves Native American folklore like "The Legend of the Indian Paintbrush" or enjoys learning about state symbols, they'll be captivated by this story behind New Hampshire's famous rock formation. Ideal for kids in kindergarten through third grade, this short 1,523-word book with an AR Level of 5.5 works beautifully as a read-aloud for younger children or an independent reading adventure for early readers.