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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007 · Est. 8 min read-aloud
Rough, Tough Charley
By Verla Kay, Adam Gustavson (Illustrator)
A stagecoach driver hides a life-altering secret in the Old West.
3.7/5 Goodreads · 132 ratings
32 pages· 955 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Charley Parkhurst, a legendary stagecoach driver in the Old West, is known for toughness and skill. But beneath the rugged exterior lies a secret that could change everything. As Charley navigates the dusty trails, the truth about their identity remains hidden, raising questions about courage and the boundaries of a life lived on one's own terms. What secret does Charley guard so fiercely, and what will happen if it's revealed? Discover the extraordinary life of a person who defied societal norms and embraced the freedom of the open road.
From the publisher
Charley was rough. Charley was tough. Charley wore fancy blue gloves. Charley Parkhurst always was more comfortable around horses than around humans. One of the most respected stagecoach drivers in the old West, Charley also kept one of the biggest secrets anyone could keep. Now, through thrilling paintings and Verla Kay’s signature cryptic rhyme, readers are invited to explore an amazing real life, lived without limits.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 955
- Reading age
- 7–10
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~619L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 4
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 118485
Publication
- Published
- May 1, 2007
- Publisher
- Tricycle Press
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781582461847
- LCCN
- 2006026611
- OCLC
- 71126702
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