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A girl called Bob & a horse called Yoki

Barbara Campbell

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A girl called Bob & a horse called Yoki

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Campbell

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

In St. Louis during the Second World War, Bob makes secret plans to save the life of an old horse that pulls the milk delivery wagon.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

Why we rated A girl called Bob & a horse called Yoki Level 0

A girl called Bob & a horse called Yoki is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 167 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A girl called Bob & a horse called Yoki works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate A girl called Bob & a horse called Yoki as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

167 pages
ISBN
0803731493
Pages
167
Publisher
Dial
Published
1982
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HorsesWorld War, 1939-1945United StatesAfrican AmericansSaint LouisWorld Warfastfst01180924Horse-drawn Vehicles

Places

Saint Louis (Mo.)United States