Buford the Little Bighorn
Bill Peet
Buford the Little Bighorn
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Bill Peet
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Buford is a small mountain sheep with huge horns who feels out of place among his herd. When hunters threaten his home, Buford makes a daring escape and finds himself the unexpected star of a busy ski lodge. His adventure shows how being different can turn into something special.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0395340675
- Pages
- 46
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
- Published
- March 23, 1983
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 2,209
- Read-Aloud
- ~15 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy