Gaudenzia, pride of the Palio
Marguerite Henry
Gaudenzia, pride of the Palio
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marguerite Henry
Illustrated by Ward, Lynd, 1905-1985, illustrator
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A story, based on real events, about a boy and a half-Arabian mare who enter the Palio, an annual race in Siena, Italy, with all the pageantry of a medieval contest.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Gaudenzia, pride of the Palio Level 0
Gaudenzia, pride of the Palio is written at a Level 6 reading level across 282 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Gaudenzia, pride of the Palio works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Gaudenzia, pride of the Palio as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481403979
- Pages
- 282
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction