The Horse-Tamer Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
10
+
Best for readers who enjoy character-driven Western adventure stories centered on an outsider with a unique gift and a community's slow acceptance.

About the Book

A young man with a mysterious gift for taming horses arrives in a frontier town, bringing both hope and suspicion. A standalone novel in the tradition of Farley's horse stories with a Western setting.

Content Ratings

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No Romance
There is no meaningful romantic content; the focus is on the protagonist's gift and his place in the community.
💡
Light Themes
Themes center on the protagonist's isolation, his unique gift, and the community's response to an outsider; the tone is hopeful and respectful of difference.
⚔️
Mild Violence
The frontier setting involves some danger and conflict; violence is present but not graphic or central.
The Horse-Tamer by Walter Farley Book Cover
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Author:
Walter Farley
Genre:
Adventure
Published:
1995
Page Count:
196
Ages:
10
+

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