Casey Little Yo-Yo Queen
by Nancy Belgue
Illustrated by Samia Drisdelle
Orca Young Readers
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Casey dreams of owning Lightning, her favorite horse, and works hard pet-sitting to save up the money. When Lightning is suddenly sold, Casey’s world shifts as a mysterious neighbor arrives, planning a carnival and a yo-yo contest with a big prize. With a hidden talent and a fear of performing, Casey must find the courage to step into the spotlight.
Representation & Themes
Animals - HorsesFriendshipAdventureComing of AgeFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 1551433575
- Pages
- 121
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Published
- October 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 15,862
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
GeneralAnimals - HorsesReaders - Chapter BooksJuvenile FictionChildren's Books/Ages 9-12 FictionCarnivalsFearFictionHorsesChildren: Grades 3-4Children: Grades 4-6ContestsYoyosMoneyJuvenile fictionDetermination (Trait de personnalite)Determination (Personality trait)Yo-yosRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseJUVENILE FICTION