Six white horses (1988) Parents Guide: Is the book OK for kids?

Name: Six white horses
Rating: 4.4 (8 reviews)
Author: Janet Dailey

Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language

Every novel in this collection is your passport to a romantic tour of the United States through time-honored favorites by America’s First Lady of romance fiction. Each of the fifty novels is set in a different state, researched by Janet and her husband, Bill. For the Daileys it was an odyssey of discovery. For you, it’s the journey of a lifetime. Your tour of desire begins with this story set in Oklahoma.

Adult • 1988 • 188 pages • Grade 9-12

by Janet Dailey

4.4

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14+

This contemporary romance novel follows a woman banker in Oklahoma and falls into the category of 'category romance' typical of the late 1980s. While it contains intense emotional chemistry and romantic tension, the content is relatively mild compared to modern New Adult fiction, focusing more on character development than graphic depictions. Parents should be aware of some dated gender dynamics and moderate romantic physical intimacy… Sign up for the full guide

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Is Six white horses appropriate for kids?

Content severity in Six white horses

Sex Strong 5/10

Violence Moderate 3/10

Language Mild 2/10

Substances Mild 2/10

Themes Mild 2/10

What happens in Six white horses, moment by moment

p. 12 💬 Language 2/10
p. 28 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
p. 45 ♥ Sex & Nudity 3/10

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Sex and nudity in Six white horses

The book features romantic tension, passionate kissing, and heavy petting typical of 1980s category romance. Scenes between the protagonists, like those on the bank of the creek, are suggestive but generally stop short of graphic anatomical detail or explicit descriptions. There is one primary implied sexual encounter in Chapter 11 where the physical intimacy is described with heightened emotion before transitioning into a fade-to-black sequence. Minor references are made to physical attraction and the male…

Violence and gore in Six white horses

Violence is minimal and is mostly restricted to verbal outbursts or tense confrontations. There is a brief scene involving a physical scuffle and some mild peril related to horses or the outdoor setting.

Language in Six white horses

Language is relatively clean for a romance novel of this era. Expect very infrequent uses of mild profanity like 'damn' or 'hell'.

Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in Six white horses

Characters occasionally consume alcohol, such as wine or cocktails, in social settings or during dinners. There is no drug use or excessive intoxication depicted.

Mature themes in Six white horses

Themes include professional ambition versus romantic love, specifically the challenges of a woman balancing a high-level banking career. The narrative explores traditional gender roles in the workplace and how they clash with personal desires in the cultural landscape of Oklahoma. There is a focus on the transition of land and the preservation of heritage through the 'six white horses' symbol. Grief and the fear of vulnerability are also addressed as the characters learn to trust one another. The conflict between…

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Is Six white horses appropriate for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Six white horses is best for ages 14+. This contemporary romance novel follows a woman banker in Oklahoma and falls into the category of 'category romance' typical of the late 1980s. While it contains intense emotional chemistry and romantic tension, the…

What age rating does Six white horses have?

Books don't carry official age ratings. Six white horses is shelved by its publisher as Adult, but that's a marketing category, not a content rating — Bontent's own review of what's actually on the page puts it at ages 14+.

What reading level is Six white horses?

Six white horses is 188 pages and its reading level is Grade 9-12. Bontent recommends it for ages 14+.

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Is there sex or nudity in Six white horses?

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Is the language in Six white horses appropriate for kids?

Language is relatively clean for a romance novel of this era. Expect very infrequent uses of mild profanity like 'damn' or 'hell'.

Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking depicted in Six white horses?

Characters occasionally consume alcohol, such as wine or cocktails, in social settings or during dinners. There is no drug use or excessive intoxication depicted.

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