A wild heart

Dale Carlson

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A wild heart

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dale Carlson

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: beneath the wide-open skies of the ranch, a young girl hides a wild heart that dreams of more than dusty trails and lonely days. She longs to break free from her tough life, but that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This fiction book follows a young girl living on a ranch who struggles with unhappiness and dreams of a different life. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it explores themes of hope and longing in simple language appropriate for grade 3 reading level. Parents should note it deals gently with feelings of dissatisfaction but contains no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loneliness Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
4
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

90 pages
ISBN
053101326X
Pages
90
Publisher
Franklin Watts
Published
1977
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fiction in English

Places

CusterNorth Dakota