A Horse Named Dragon
Gertrude Chandler Warner
A Horse Named Dragon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Gertrude Chandler Warner
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.
Themes
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780807555729
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 16,745
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 52m