Little guy
by Heather Gardam
Patti Stories
Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
When Patti's family brings home an injured horse named Little Guy, she takes on the challenge of helping him heal through daily exercise. As she works hard to build his strength, Patti discovers the true meaning of patience and belief in herself. But as Little Guy recovers, Patti faces the bittersweet question of whether she'll have to say goodbye to her new friend.
Representation & Themes
HorsesSelf-confidenceFriendshipComing of Age
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0141004444
- Pages
- 160
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2001
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 34,601
Genres
Horses
Subjects
HorsesJuvenile fictionTrainingSelf-confidenceChevauxRomans, nouvelles, etc. pour la jeunesseDressageConfiance en soi