Castaway colt

Terri Farley

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Castaway colt

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Terri Farley

Phantom Stallion: Wild Horse Island

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Moving to Hawaii feels tough for Darby, especially when her cousin quickly becomes a rival. But finding a lonely colt on a distant shore gives her hope and a new friend. As the colt's fate hangs in the balance, Darby faces a big choice about what home truly means.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

209 pages
43,463 words
4h 50m read-aloud
ISBN
9780060886172
Pages
209
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
43,463
Read-Aloud
~4h 50m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Interpersonal RelationsHorsesCousinsHawaiiRanch LifeNevada

Places

Hawaii