What reading level is The Week of the Horse?

The Week of the Horse by Jocelyn Reekie is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The Week of the Horse appropriate for?

The Week of the Horse is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Week of the Horse?

The Week of the Horse is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Week of the Horse have any content warnings?

The Week of the Horse has a HootRating of 9LE (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 The Week of the Horse?

The Week of the Horse by Jocelyn Reekie is 160 pages.

The Week of the Horse

Jocelyn Reekie

The Week of the Horse

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jocelyn Reekie

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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 your best friend was in danger? Twelve-year-old Paulie faces a heart-wrenching challenge when her beloved horse, Duke, is about to be sold to a butcher. Can she find a way to save him before it’s too late?

Themes

FriendshipAnimalsEmpathyDeterminationChildren: Young Adult

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows twelve-year-old Paulie as she tries to prevent her favorite horse, Duke, from being auctioned and sent to a butcher. The story explores themes of friendship, empathy, and determination, appropriate for readers aged 9 to 12, with emotional moments handled sensitively.