Billy the Kid
by Daniel E. Harmon
Famous Figures of the American Frontier
Reading Level 7 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 9-12
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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
Discover the daring adventures and troubled life of a notorious outlaw from the Wild West, whose actions shaped frontier history. Follow his journey through danger, hardship, and the challenges of survival in a lawless land. This gripping tale reveals the complexity behind the legend of a young bandit who faced betrayal and loss.
Representation & Themes
HistoricalAdventureSurvivalComing of AgeOutlawsFrontier and pioneer life
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — Intense Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
Content Flags
Animal Death Physical Danger Emotional: Gaslighting Emotional: Sexual Assault Physical Danger: Restraint Physical Danger: Hanging Emotional: Death Physical Danger: Struggling to Breathe
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0791064832
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Chelsea House Pub
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 7,594
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Billy, the Kid -- Juvenile literature.Billy, the Kid.Outlaws -- Southwest, New -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.Frontier and pioneer life -- Southwest, New -- Juvenile literature.Robbers and outlaws.Southwest, New -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.