A Horse Called Courage

Anne E. Schraff

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A Horse Called Courage

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Anne E. Schraff

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Tami’s heart races as she steps closer to the camp’s towering horses, their hooves pounding the ground like thunder. She’s never been so far from home, and the horses make her feel even smaller. Just when she thinks she might turn and run, something unexpected happens—

Quick Assessment

This story follows Tami Nguyen, a shy teenager who takes a summer job as a camp counselor and faces her fears of horses while navigating feelings of loneliness and self-doubt. Appropriate for ages 13 to 18, the book gently explores themes of courage and personal growth with minimal content concerns.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

75 pages
ISBN
9781562541873
Pages
75
Publisher
Saddleback Educational Publ
Published
December 2001
Type
Fiction

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