What reading level is Sunshine rider?

Sunshine rider by Ric Lynden Hardman is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sunshine rider appropriate for?

Sunshine rider is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Sunshine rider?

Sunshine rider is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Sunshine rider have any content warnings?

Sunshine rider has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Sunshine rider?

Sunshine rider by Ric Lynden Hardman is 343 pages.

Sunshine rider

Ric Lynden Hardman

Sunshine rider

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The First Vegetarian Western

by Ric Lynden Hardman

Reading Level 7 12LE 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

Have you ever wondered what it’s like to ride across endless plains with a herd of cattle? Seventeen-year-old Wylie sets off on a daring cattle drive from Texas, carrying secrets about his past—and a chance to face the father he never met. But will the open trail bring answers or more questions?

Themes

Family Adventure Historical

Quick Assessment

Set in the late 1800s, this middle-grade novel follows 17-year-old Wylie on a cattle drive from Texas northward, where he confronts his feelings about a father he never knew. The story explores themes of family, identity, and adventure, suitable for readers ages 9-12. The historical setting offers insight into life on the frontier without intense or graphic content.