Rough, Tough Charley
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Picture Book · Ages 7–10 · 2007 · Est. 8 min read-aloud

Rough, Tough Charley

Written by Verla Kay · Illustrated by Adam Gustavson

A stagecoach driver hides a life-altering secret in the Old West.

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32 pages· 955 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud· ~620L
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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
~620L
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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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