Horse thief
A Novel
by Robert Newton Peck
Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
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.
Representation & Themes
AdventureFriendshipAnimalsFamilyComing of Age
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
Details
- ISBN
- 0066237920
- Pages
- 231
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 44,796
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
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Places
Florida