Questions About The Secret Horses of Briar Hill

by Megan Shepherd (Goodreads Author)

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Would this be an appropriate read aloud for a mature 6 & 8 year old (who enjoy The Secret Garden)?

Sarah Moore I just finished listening to the audiobook with my 6&9yo daughters. It’s definitely a more mature read with themes of death of family & friends, sickn…moreI just finished listening to the audiobook with my 6&9yo daughters. It’s definitely a more mature read with themes of death of family & friends, sickness (coughing up blood), wartime; and some intense/suspenseful/scary moments. The overarching theme though is hope and I think that keeps it from getting too dark, if your reader is up for the content. :)(less)

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Anybody know if this would be too much for a very advanced 8 year old reader?

Brian I don't think an 8-year-old will get the allegory of the horses, but they'll probably enjoy the basic plot and friendship between Anna and Emmaline.…moreI don't think an 8-year-old will get the allegory of the horses, but they'll probably enjoy the basic plot and friendship between Anna and Emmaline.(less)

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