A horse to remember

Sam Savitt

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A horse to remember

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel & Illustrations

by Sam Savitt

Reading Level 4-5 9LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Have you ever wondered what it takes to tame a wild racehorse? Mike Benson just got a horse with a fiery spirit and a mysterious past. Can he train this runaway to race like a champion once more?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows 17-year-old Mike Benson as he acquires a spirited horse with a history as a distinguished racehorse. The story explores themes of perseverance, responsibility, and the bond between a rider and horse. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains no content concerns beyond mild challenges related to training and racing horses.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

119 pages
ISBN
0140320296
Pages
119
Publisher
Puffin
Published
1986
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

HorsesHorse Racing