A horse to remember
Sam Savitt
A horse to remember
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel & Illustrations
by Sam Savitt
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 — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0140320296
- Pages
- 119
- Publisher
- Puffin
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Fiction