Polo Cowboy
by G. Neri
Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2)
Ages 9-12
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
Cole moves in with his dad and dreams of riding alongside Philadelphia's urban cowboys with his horse, Boo. When he takes a job as a stable hand at a prestigious polo academy, he faces snobby players and tough challenges but finds an unexpected friend in Ruthie, the team’s determined first female player. Together, they navigate rivalry, hard work, and difficult choices while Cole imagines a future where he belongs.
Representation & Themes
MulticulturalFriendshipSportsComing of AgeFamilySocial Justice
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — Mild Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Mild Peril Bullying
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 9781536207118
- Pages
- 289
- Publisher
- Candlewick Press
- Published
- 2021
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 47,654
Genres
Juvenile Fiction