What reading level is Ghetto Cowboy?

Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ghetto Cowboy appropriate for?

Ghetto Cowboy is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Family Change, Social: Urban Challenges.

What genre is Ghetto Cowboy?

Ghetto Cowboy is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Ghetto Cowboy have any content warnings?

Ghetto Cowboy has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Family Change, Social: Urban Challenges. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Ghetto Cowboy?

Ghetto Cowboy by G. Neri is 224 pages.

Ghetto Cowboy

G. Neri

Ghetto Cowboy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by G. Neri

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The clatter of hooves echoes through the city streets, mixing with the smell of leather and dust. In a world of concrete and steel, a boy discovers the wild spirit of the cowboy and the fierce loyalty of friendship. When challenges rise, he learns what it means to stand tall and protect what matters most.

Themes

Family Friendship Coming of AgeAfrican American LifeUrban Adventure

Quick Assessment

Ghetto Cowboy is a middle-grade novel that explores themes of family, friendship, and resilience through the story of a young boy navigating life in urban Philadelphia. The book offers an authentic look at the subculture of urban horseback riders, blending realistic challenges with inspiring messages about loyalty and standing up for what's right. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it addresses complex family dynamics and social issues in an accessible way.