Cover of Sheltie and the stray

Sheltie and the stray

by Peter Clover

Pony Days

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Emma and her Shetland pony, Sheltie, discover a lonely stray dog in their village and hope to give him a new home. But when the frightened dog dashes away, Emma embarks on a brave search that leads her into unexpected challenges. Together, they learn about kindness and courage in their close-knit community.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipFamilyAnimalsAdventure

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0439688906
Pages
91
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
8,394

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Sheltie (Fictitious character) -- Juvenile fiction.Shetland pony -- Juvenile fiction.Juvenile fictionShetland ponySheltie (Fictitious character)Ponies, fictionChildren's fiction