Broken horse

Bonnie Bryant

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Broken horse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bonnie Bryant

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Here’s a secret: a horse with a broken spirit has just arrived at Pine Hollow Stables, and it’s not just its body that needs healing. The girls of The Saddle Club are ready to face a challenge bigger than any they’ve known—but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

AnimalsFriendshipResponsibilityHealingJuvenile Fiction

Quick Assessment

Broken Horse tells the story of a rescued horse suffering from illness and past abuse, cared for by a group of determined young girls at Pine Hollow Stables. This middle-grade novel, appropriate for ages 9-12, explores themes of compassion, responsibility, and perseverance without graphic descriptions. Parents can expect a heartfelt story about healing and friendship.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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

135 pages
ISBN
9780553483758
Pages
135
Publisher
Skylark
Published
1996
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsHorsesHorsemanshipFriendship