Horse thief

Robert Newton Peck

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Horse thief

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Robert Newton Peck

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Tullis Yoder's world revolves around the horses at the town rodeo, his only family. When danger threatens the horses' future, he teams up with a skilled local doctor and a seasoned horse thief to rescue them from a grim fate. Together, they embark on a daring mission to save the beloved animals and protect their bond.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include physical danger, mild peril, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Mild Peril Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

231 pages
44,796 words
4h 59m read-aloud
ISBN
0066237920
Pages
231
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
44,796
Read-Aloud
~4h 59m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Horse StealingRodeosHorsesOrphansFloridaFiction.#x1E; 1Fiction.#x1E; 7Robbers and Outlaws

Places

Florida