Blaze and Thunderbolt
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$958
Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 1955 · Est. 19 min read

Blaze and Thunderbolt

Written & illustrated by C.W. Anderson

Part of the Billy and Blaze series

Can Billy and Blaze tame the untamable Thunderbolt?

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48 pages· 1,704 words· Est. 19 min read
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Billy and his pony Blaze journey west, encountering the wild horse Thunderbolt. Their friend Jim can't tame him, but Billy believes in a gentle approach. As they face the challenge, will their friendship and patience succeed where others have failed? Discover the adventure and bond between a boy and his horse in this captivating tale.

From the publisher

Billy and his loyal pony Blaze head west together in another exciting adventure from C. W. Anderson. When their new friend Jim is unable to tame the wild horse Thunderbolt, Billy and Blaze want to help. Fast and elusive, Thunderbolt is not easy to befriend. But with their kind and gentle approach, Billy and Blaze may succeed where the other cowboys have failed. C. W. Anderson’s story is one of friendship and adventure, and with his beautiful drawings of Blaze and Thunderbolt, it’s sure to be welcomed by young readers everywhere. Blaze and Thunderbolt is part of the classic Billy and Blaze series. Thoughtful drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and understanding shared by a boy and his horse.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
48
Words
1,704
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
660L
Themes & topics
Books about horsesBooks about animalsBooks about ponies
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The series

The Billy and Blaze series

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Blaze Finds the Trail
Series
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$999

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Blaze and the Lost Quarry

Ages 5–8 · 1966

Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony

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Blaze Finds Forgotten Roads

Ages 5–8 · 1970
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.1
F&P level
~P
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
41418
Publication
Published
March 31, 1993
First published
January 1, 1955
Publisher
Aladdin
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780689717123

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