A Horse Named Dragon

Gertrude Chandler Warner

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A Horse Named Dragon

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When the Alden children visit a special ranch that rescues horses, they eagerly help care for a magnificent horse named Dragon. But when some elderly horses vanish mysteriously, they unravel a puzzling secret involving paint and disappearances. Adventure and friendship come alive as they work to solve the ranch's surprising mystery.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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16,745 words
1h 52m read-aloud
ISBN
9780807555729
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,745
Read-Aloud
~1h 52m

Genres

Subjects

Boxcar ChildrenBrothers and SistersMystery and Detective StoriesGeocachingOrphansHorsesMystery FictionSiblingsFarm LifeRanch Life