What reading level is Dusty?

Dusty by Dave Sargent is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Dusty appropriate for?

Dusty is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

Does Dusty have any content warnings?

Dusty has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Dusty?

Dusty by Dave Sargent is 42 pages.

Dusty

Dave Sargent

Dusty

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

(Grey Sabino) Be Helpful

by Dave Sargent

Illustrated by Jane Lenoir

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Dusty isn’t just any horse—he’s the one who leaves his old job behind to help an inventor change the world! When Robert Fulton dreams of steamboats that can sail upriver, Dusty is right there, making history gallop forward. This story shows how even a horse can be part of a big adventure that matters to everyone.

Themes

Historical AdventureAnimalsScience & Nature Friendship

Quick Assessment

This early reader fiction book follows Dusty, a grey sabino horse, who leaves his delivery job to assist Robert Fulton during the pioneering days of steamboat invention between 1765 and 1815. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story introduces children to historical themes through engaging narrative and simple language. Parents should note the book contains themes of invention and early transportation, presented in a gentle and accessible way.