John and Tom
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$1390
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2001 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

John and Tom

By Willem Lange, Bert Dodson (Illustrator)

Part of the The Family Heritage Series series

A logger's life hangs in the balance; only his loyal horse can save him.

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32 pages· 1,034 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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In the heart of the North Country woods, a young logger faces a life-threatening accident. His only hope lies in the unbreakable bond with his extraordinary Morgan horse. As danger looms, will their trust and love be enough to overcome the odds? This heartwarming tale of survival and friendship invites readers to explore the depths of loyalty and courage.

From the publisher

Popular North Country yarn-spinner Willem Lange interprets the true tale of a young logger who is saved by his remarkable Morgan horse after an accident in the woods. Luminous watercolors beautifully convey the mutual bond of love and trust between man and animal, while the warmhearted narrative calls out to armchair readers young and old. Concluding activity page. Ages 6-10.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,034
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~479L
Themes & topics
Books about animalsBooks about horsesBooks about rural livingBooks about accidents
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
55709
Publication
Published
June 1, 2001
First published
August 25, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780916718176

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