What reading level is Horse of a different color?

Horse of a different color by Ralph Moody is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Horse of a different color appropriate for?

Horse of a different color is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Horse of a different color?

Horse of a different color is nonfiction.

Does Horse of a different color have any content warnings?

Horse of a different color 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 Horse of a different color?

Horse of a different color by Ralph Moody is 272 pages (approximately 93,864 words).

Horse of a different color

Ralph Moody

Horse of a different color

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

reminiscenses [sic] of a Kansas drover

by Ralph Moody

Reading Level 7 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 7th 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

Set in turn-of-the-century Kansas, this tale follows Ralph Moody as he navigates life on the ranch during times before the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression. Experience the challenges and adventures of growing up in a changing world shaped by ranching and family ties.

Themes

Coming of Age Family HistoricalRanch LifeAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 7 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.