Kings of Colorado

David E Hilton

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Kings of Colorado

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David E Hilton

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A young boy looks back on his difficult years at a boys' reformatory where he and other troubled youths form a bond with wild horses that mirror their own struggles. Amidst harsh treatment and challenging family dynamics, they find moments of connection and resilience. This powerful story explores the healing power of animals and the fight to overcome personal pain.

Themes

Coming of AgeFamilySurvivalAnimalsEmotional Healing

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include animal abuse, animal death, child abuse. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Animal Abuse Animal Death Child Abuse Domestic Violence Abusive Parents Gaslighting
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
8
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

306 pages
86,800 words
9h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
9781439183830
Pages
306
Published
2012-01-03
Type
Fiction
Word Count
86,800
Read-Aloud
~9h 39m
Text Density
Dense

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