I'm quite surprised by the fact that this is considered a "mile 1" book. I don't claim to know much about childhood reading levels, but this was not for Abby to read. Beyond that fact is the one that I didn't like this book due to the story line. It has the "poor horse" riding in a pick-up by the end of the story. I could sum it up by saying that I didn't appreciate it and would not recommend you read this when there are many other better books out there.

E Hay