Where the Long Grass Blows

Louis L'Amour

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Where the Long Grass Blows

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Louis L'Amour

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Bill Canavan rides hard across the dusty plains, eyes fixed on a ranch that could be his—if he can claim it. Around him, big ranchers armed and ready, once rustlers now fighting for control. But in the middle of this gunfire and danger stands a mysterious woman, and Bill’s choice will change everything.

Quick Assessment

This Western novel follows Bill Canavan, a determined young man aiming to own a ranch amid a violent feud between established ranchers. Set in a historical frontier environment, the story involves gunfights and territorial disputes, suitable for teens comfortable with moderate action and conflict. Themes include courage, ambition, and the challenges of settling in the Old West.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9780808517085
Pages
240
Publisher
Turtleback Books
Published
October 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

WesternsWesternFiction in EnglishLarge Type BooksWestern StoriesRanchers