Those S.O.B.'s at Tarryall, and other tales of the Rockies.
Fred Huston
Those S.O.B.'s at Tarryall, and other tales of the Rockies.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Fred Huston
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
The crackling of campfires and the sharp scent of pine fill the air as colorful characters from the rocky mountains come to life. Strange tales and wild adventures echo through the valleys, revealing secrets of early Colorado’s rough and tumble days. What mysteries lie beneath the rugged landscape, and what stories have been whispered for generations?
Quick Assessment
This collection offers entertaining stories based on historical newspaper accounts and eyewitness recollections of early Colorado inhabitants. While fictionalized, it provides a lively glimpse into the rough frontier life of the Rocky Mountains, suitable for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the tongue-in-cheek tone and some portrayals that reflect the blunt attitudes of the time.
Why we rated Those S.O.B.'s at Tarryall, and other tales of the Rockies. 9LT
Those S.O.B.'s at Tarryall, and other tales of the Rockies. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 102 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Those S.O.B.'s at Tarryall, and other tales of the Rockies. works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Those S.O.B.'s at Tarryall, and other tales of the Rockies. as 9LT ("Light — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Those S.O.B.'s at Tarryall, and other tales of the Rockies. explores historical, adventure, and multicultural — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, adventure, multicultural.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LT — Light — ThematicLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0890150613
- Pages
- 102
- Publisher
- Nortex Press
- Published
- 1974
- Type
- Fiction