For a horse and other selections by Newbery authors

Martin Harry Greenberg, Charles Gordon Waugh

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For a horse and other selections by Newbery authors

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Martin Harry Greenberg, Charles Gordon Waugh

Newbery Authors Collection

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Dive into a collection of captivating tales crafted by celebrated award-winning writers, each story offering a unique glimpse into imaginative worlds and memorable characters. Alongside these engaging stories, readers can discover fascinating insights about the authors themselves. Perfect for young readers eager to explore a variety of voices and storytelling styles.

Themes

Children's storiesShort storiesMulticultural

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
45,914 words
5h 6m read-aloud
ISBN
0836829492
Pages
176
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
45,914
Read-Aloud
~5h 6m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

Children's Stories, AmericanShort Stories