What reading level is Finding Black Beauty?

Finding Black Beauty by Lou Kuenzler is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Finding Black Beauty appropriate for?

Finding Black Beauty is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is Finding Black Beauty?

Finding Black Beauty is fiction.

Does Finding Black Beauty have any content warnings?

Finding Black Beauty has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Finding Black Beauty?

Finding Black Beauty by Lou Kuenzler is 272 pages.

Finding Black Beauty

Lou Kuenzler

Finding Black Beauty

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lou Kuenzler

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Jo isn't who everyone thinks she is. Disguised as a boy, she becomes a groom and finds a special bond with the famous horse, Black Beauty. But when they’re torn apart, Jo’s journey to reunite with him uncovers a mystery about her own past — and that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Adventure Friendship Family Coming of AgeAnimalsHistorical

Quick Assessment

Finding Black Beauty tells the story of Jo, a courageous young girl who disguises herself as a boy to work as a groom and care for the beloved horse, Black Beauty. Set in London, this middle-grade novel explores themes of identity, determination, and family secrets appropriate for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story includes themes of separation and mystery but is generally suitable for middle grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Identity & Self-Discovery

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Level 3 Mild

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Details

Book Length

272 pages

ISBN: 9781407181417
Pages: 272
Publisher: Scholastic
Published: 2017
Type: Fiction

Subjects

London