Interest Level
Grades 4 - 6
Reading Level
Grade level Equivalent: 5.9
Lexile Measure®: 840L
DRA: 44
Guided Reading: T
Genre
- Historical Fiction
- Science Fiction and Fantasy
Theme/Subject
- Changes and New Experiences
- Confronting and Resolving Fears
- Native American History
- Courage, Bravery, Heroism
- Culture and Diversity
- Life Experiences
- Disabilities
- Native American
- Honor
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About This Book
No matter how hard he tries, Walnut doesn't see as well as others do. So when he and the other boys of his tribe must prove they're ready to be adults by the accuracy of their arrow shooting, Walnut's worried. With practiced use of his other senses, Walnut earns the respect of his people, as well as his adult name: Sees Behind Trees.
About the Authors or Illustrators
Michael Dorris's first novel for young readers, Morning Girl (1992), was the winner of the Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction. It was the number one best-seller in the Younger Readers category of Publishers Weekly, which also selected it as one of the Best Books of 1992. Dorris's second novel for young readers, Guests (1994), was designated an ALA Notable Book of the Year. Sees Behind Trees, his latest novel for young readers, was published in 1996.
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