Nightmare
by Bonnie Bryant
Saddle Club
Reading Level 5 Intense (Lvl 4)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th 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
Carole is anxious about her dad's secret Marine mission while a dangerous horse illness threatens their stable, pushing her to secretly care for a sick horse. Lisa faces intense rivalry as she fights to keep her top spot in school, and Stevie explores a hidden woodland trail that might reveal a historic secret. Together, they navigate challenges that test their courage and friendship.
Representation & Themes
HorsesFriendshipFamilyMysteryComing of Age
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
Child Abuse Domestic Violence Gaslighting Stalking Restraint Sexual Assault Excessive Gore Mutilation Self-Harm Breathing Difficulty
Data confidence: standard
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Details
- ISBN
- 0553484281
- Pages
- 196
- Publisher
- Skylark
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 44,345
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
HorsesJuvenile fictionFictionChildren's fictionHorses, fictionClubs, fictionGirls, fiction