Wild Blood
Kathryn Lasky
Wild Blood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kathryn Lasky
The text is written at a 6th 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 crisp morning air carries the sweet scent of fresh grass, rustling softly as Estrella's hooves press into the earth. Dawn breaks over the wild plains where she, Tio, and their herd race to find strength and safety. But shadows linger, and not everyone they meet is a friend.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Wild Blood follows Estrella, a young filly, and her human companion Tio as they flee from a threatening figure named El Miedo. Set in a natural environment, the story explores themes of friendship, courage, and survival with some mild tension suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. The book contains adventure elements but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545683005
- Pages
- 208
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction