Crystal's rodeo debut

Stephen A. Bly

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Crystal's rodeo debut

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephen A. Bly

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What would you do if your first week in a new town led you straight into a rodeo? Crystal faces the challenge of trying out for the high school rodeo team while uncovering a mysterious buried treasure with new friends. Will she find the treasure and win her place on the team?

Themes

MovingFriendshipRodeosAdventureBuried treasure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Crystal as she navigates moving to a new home in Winchester, Idaho, trying out for her school's rodeo team, and bonding with new friends while discovering a hidden treasure. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of friendship, adventure, and adapting to change in a positive and age-appropriate way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

140 pages
ISBN
0891916059
Pages
140
Publisher
Chariot Family Pub
Published
1986
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Moving, HouseholdRodeosBuried TreasureFriendshipHousehold Moving