What reading level is Scorpion, a good bad horse?

Scorpion, a good bad horse by Will James is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Scorpion, a good bad horse appropriate for?

Scorpion, a good bad horse is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Scorpion, a good bad horse?

Scorpion, a good bad horse is fiction — Fiction.

Does Scorpion, a good bad horse have any content warnings?

Scorpion, a good bad horse has a HootRating of 12LP (Light — Physical). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Scorpion, a good bad horse?

Scorpion, a good bad horse by Will James is 312 pages.

Scorpion, a good bad horse

Will James

Scorpion, a good bad horse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Will James

Reading Level 7 12LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here's a secret about a chestnut bronc named Scorpion—he seems calm and kind, but then he suddenly explodes with wild energy. Cowboys say he’s either going to be mighty good or mighty bad, and only those who understand him can stay out of trouble. But that's only the beginning.

Themes

HorsesCowboysAdventure Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Tim, an outlaw who trades his weary horse for Scorpion, a chestnut bronc known for his unpredictable behavior. The story explores themes of trust, consequences, and the bond between a cowboy and his horse, appropriate for ages 9-12. While the book includes mild peril and cowboy adventures, it maintains a tone suitable for middle-grade readers.