An outlaw Thanksgiving
Emily Arnold McCully
An outlaw Thanksgiving
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Emily Arnold McCully
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A young girl and her mother journey west by train in 1896 and find themselves having a surprising Thanksgiving meal with the famous outlaw, Butch Cassidy. Adventures unfold as history and holiday spirit come together on the rails. It's a unique tale of unexpected friendship and celebration.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0803721978
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Dial Books
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,822
- Read-Aloud
- ~12 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy