A Sterling Plan: The Yankees, The Durango Kid, and Destiny

Jim Goodridge

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A Sterling Plan: The Yankees, The Durango Kid, and Destiny

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Yankees, the Durang

by Jim Goodridge

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

What if a fourteen-year-old boy could change his family's future all by himself? Jimmy Sterling sets out alone across the rugged Arizona mountains to catch the world's longest sheep drive and earn a man’s wages. But will they even let a boy with no experience join the trail, or will his daring plan lead to something unexpected?

Themes

Coming of AgeFamilyAdventureHistorical

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows fourteen-year-old Jimmy Sterling as he embarks on a challenging journey to help his struggling family by joining a sheep drive in 1950s Arizona. The story contains themes of family responsibility, perseverance, and adventure, suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should note the story involves some mild peril and realistic challenges but is appropriate for this age group.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

156 pages
ISBN
9781413740882
Pages
156
Publisher
Publish America
Published
April 4, 2005
Type
Fiction