What reading level is Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses)?

Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses) by Jahnna N. Malcolm is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses) appropriate for?

Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses)?

Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses) is fiction — Appaloosa horse.

Does Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses) have any content warnings?

Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses)?

Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses) by Jahnna N. Malcolm is 122 pages.

Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses)

Jahnna N. Malcolm

Spirit of the West (Treasured Horses)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Story of an Appaloosa Mare, Her Precious Foal, and the Girl Whose Pride Endangers Them All

by Jahnna N. Malcolm

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

What if you had to leave everything you know and start a new life on a huge ranch? Imagine forgetting your old ways, only to discover that the skills passed down through your family are the key to saving a lost foal from a wild cougar. Can Jessie protect the horse and herself before it's too late?

Themes

Animals - HorsesFamilyCultural IdentityValuesAdventure

Quick Assessment

Set in 1911 Oregon, this middle-grade novel follows ten-year-old Jessie, a Nez Percé girl adjusting to life off the reservation on a large ranch. The story explores themes of cultural identity, family values, and courage as Jessie uses traditional skills to save a lost horse from danger. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it offers positive messages without intense conflict.