Inversion
Paperback: ISBN 978-0-9939636-2-9
Ebook: Squirrel Tales ISBN 978-0-9939636-3-6
Ebook: Wolf Tales ISBN 978-0-9939636-4-3
Ebook: Bear Tales ISBN 978-0-9939636-5-0
Plot Synopsis
Detailed Synopsis
A tiny child, lost from a family picnic, embarks on an extraordinary year-long journey through the forest, finding family in the most unexpected places. In this collection of three connected tales, the Mountain Hermit shares the story of how forest animals raise this lost child as their own.
In "Squirrel Tales," a family of squirrels discovers the child hidden in autumn leaves. Living in their treetop home, the child learns to gather nuts and race through branches until growing too big for tree life.
"Wolf Tales" follows the child, now known as "No Tail," joining a wolf pack. Under the guidance of the wise wolf Sayeda, No Tail learns pack ways, winter survival, and the ancient art of howling.
Finally, in "Bear Tales," a solitary grizzly bear becomes teacher and companion, sharing quiet forest wisdom until the time comes for the child to return to the human world.
Woven throughout are delightful origin stories explaining how squirrels got their fluffy tails, why wolves howl, and what made bears choose solitary lives. Perfect for early chapter book readers, this collection combines gentle adventure with the magic of the natural world.
Genre Analysis
PRIMARY GENRE: Early Chapter Books/Transitional Readers
This book best fits in the "Early Chapter Book" category with strong elements of animal fantasy and folk tales. It serves as a transitional text, helping young readers move from simple readers to more complex chapter books.
- Bridge between easy readers and chapter books
- Short chapters for developing reading stamina
- Larger print and accessible language
- Three connected stories that build confidence
- Appropriate length for growing readers
- Gentle progression in complexity
Animal Fantasy
- Talking animal characters
- Realistic animal behaviors mixed with fantasy elements
- Natural world settings
- Animal communities with distinct characteristics
- Educational elements about wildlife woven into story
Folk Tale/Pourquoi Tales
- Origin stories explaining natural phenomena
- Why-it-is stories (why squirrels have fluffy tails, etc.)
- Traditional storytelling patterns
- Oral storytelling style
- Teaching elements through story
Nature Story
- Forest setting
- Seasonal changes
- Wildlife behaviors
- Natural world descriptions
- Environmental awareness
Age Range Analysis
RECOMMENDED AGE RANGE: Grade level: 1-3 (Ages 6-8)- Guided reading level: K-M - Lexile: Approximately 400-600
USAGE RECOMMENDATIONS: Read aloud: Ages 4-6 - Shared Reading: Ages 5-7 - Independent reading: Ages 6-8
THIS BOOK WOULD FIT WELL IN:
- Early Chapter Book category
- Transitional Reader section
- Level 2-3 Reading Programs
READING LEVEL ANALYSIS
- Sentence Structure
- Primarily simple and compound sentences
- Clear, direct language
- Some longer sentences but manageable
- Vocabulary
- Core vocabulary is simple and repetitive
- New/challenging words are contextualized
- Nature/animal terms introduced naturally
- Text Density
- Short paragraphs
- Natural breaking points
- Conversational style
- Good spacing for early readers
- Story Structure
- Linear timeline
- Clear cause and effect
- Repetitive elements across stories
- Predictable pattern in each tale
Educational Resources
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Book Catalog
| Book | Series | Age Range |
|---|---|---|
| Loma | MacIver Kids Adventures | 10-13 |
| Diversion | MacIver Kids Adventures | 12-17 |
| Titan's Song | MacIver Kids Adventures | 12-17 |
| Draconim Lacrima Mortis | Draconim | 12-17 |
| Feeding The Fires | Draconim | 12-17 |
| Inversion | Standalone | 18+ |
| RePHleXions: Echoes of Existence | Standalone | 18+ |
| Leviticus 25: Jubilee | Standalone | 16+ |
| The Mountain Hermits Animal Tales | Standalone | 4-8 |