Race (Golden Filly)
Lauraine Snelling
Race (Golden Filly)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lauraine Snelling
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What would you do if the person you love most was very sick, and your biggest dream made your family upset? Tricia faces tough choices when her dad falls ill, and her mom worries about her racing horses. Can she find a way to believe in herself and trust in God through it all?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This young adult novel explores themes of faith, family challenges, and personal growth as Tricia navigates her father's serious illness and her mother's disapproval of her passion for horse racing. Suitable for readers aged 13-18, it incorporates Christian values and addresses emotional and family struggles in a sensitive manner. Parents should note the focus on illness and family conflict, though the story maintains a hopeful tone.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780785797500
- Pages
- 157
- Publisher
- Turtleback Books
- Published
- October 1999
- Type
- Fiction