The two stars are justified by the fact that this book is of sadness and cruelty that can sometimes put off some young players ... The story is very well written (John Steinbeck is not his first masterstroke) but it seems to me that this book is rather recommended for middle school and above. If it is for a younger child, you really have a maturity to address it and not be too sensitive (I work in a BCD and I know he did not unanimous among fans horses because some scenes are too cruel to them).
