Horse thief
Robert Newton Peck
Horse thief
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Novel
by Robert Newton Peck
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.
Themes
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0066237920
- Pages
- 231
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 44,796
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 59m
- Text Density
- Standard