Cowboys

David L. Harrison

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Cowboys

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David L. Harrison

Reading Level 3-4 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up Page-Turner

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Experience the rugged journey of cowboys as they guide thousands of cattle across the vast Texas plains toward Abilene. Through vivid poems, discover the challenges, friendships, and moments of humor that shape life on the long cattle drive. These stories blend the tough realities with the spirit of the Old West in a powerful collection.

Themes

CowboysCattle drivesJuvenile poetryChildren's poetryAmericanFriendshipFamilyAdventureHumorSurvival

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include abusive parents, child abuse, forgiveness of abuse. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Abusive Parents Child Abuse Forgiveness of Abuse Incarceration Mentally Ill Person Violence Animal Abandonment Hospital Scene Deadnaming or Birthnaming Natural Bodies of Water Farting
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

48 pages
2,317 words
15m read-aloud
ISBN
9781590788776
Pages
48
Publisher
Wordsong
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,317
Read-Aloud
~15 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Cattle drives

Subjects

CowboysCattle DrivesChildren's Poetry, American