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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