Crystal's rodeo debut
Stephen A. Bly
Crystal's rodeo debut
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Stephen A. Bly
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
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 — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0891916059
- Pages
- 140
- Publisher
- Chariot Family Pub
- Published
- 1986
- Type
- Fiction