The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–8 · 2024

The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop

By Ladybird

Book #4 in the Read It Yourself series

A horse that won't gallop challenges a girl's dreams and her family's future.

48 pages
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Charlie finally has a horse, Noddy, who she hopes will save her family's farm. But Noddy refuses to gallop, forcing Charlie to find creative solutions. Can she turn this stubborn horse into a champion and secure her family's future? Discover how Charlie navigates this unexpected challenge and whether her dreams can still come true.

From the publisher

Charlie is excited when she finally gets a horse she can ride. She believes Noddy can help her family to afford their well-loved farm. But when Noddy does not want to gallop, Charlie must think outside the box to achieve her dreams. The Racehorse Who Wouldn’t Gallop is from Fluent Reader Level 4 and is ideal for more fluent readers aged from 7+ who are starting to read independently. Each book has been carefully checked by educational and subject consultants and includes comprehension puzzles, book band information, and tips for helping children with their reading. With five levels to take children from first phonics to fluent reading and a wide range of different stories and topics for every interest, Read It Yourself helps children build their confidence and begin reading for pleasure.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
48
Reading age
7–8
Audience
Early Reader
Lexile
510L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 25, 2025
First published
April 4, 2024
Publisher
Ladybird
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780241564424

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