The Ferguson Rifle cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 6.4
Points 8.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 51535
Points per Word 0.000155
Page Count 180
Points per Page 0.044444

Description

Ronan Chantry, educated and tough, must find his courage to protect himself.

Quick Summary

Set in the untamed American West with a rare and mysterious Ferguson rifle as the centerpiece, this novel throws Ronan Chantry into a world where he must quickly learn that book smarts mean nothing without survival instincts. Readers will cheer as Ronan transforms from an educated young man who barely knows which end of a rifle to hold into a hardened frontiersman who learns to track, fight, and outthink ruthless outlaws in a land where the only law is survival. If your kid loves the rugged frontier spirit and unlikely hero growth found in books like "The Last of the Mohicans" or enjoys western adventure stories, they'll be completely hooked on this tale. This book is perfect for teens in grades 9 through 12 who enjoy historical adventure with a dash of coming-of-age drama.