Night Horse

Sharon Siamon

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Night Horse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sharon Siamon

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Becky races across the darkening field, heart pounding as the wind whispers danger. Windy, her beloved mare, has gone missing just before the foal is due, and a shadowy cougar lurks nearby. Can Becky and her friends find Windy in time, or will the wild stallion’s secret be lost forever?

Themes

FriendshipAnimals & PetsAdventureResponsibility

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Becky and her friends as they search for a missing pregnant mare, Windy, facing natural dangers like a cougar in the process. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines themes of friendship, responsibility, and courage with gentle tension, making it an engaging read without intense or graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
ISBN
9781552853634
Pages
144
Publisher
[North Vancouver, B.C.] : Whitecap Books
Published
September 1, 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Short StoriesHorsesAction & AdventureAnimalsChevauxRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseFriendshipAdventure and AdventurersCanada