Lily

Dave Sargent

Cover of Lily

Lily

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dave Sargent

Illustrated by Jane Lenoir

Reading Level 2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a beautiful horse named Lily suddenly disappeared from her home at the Rocking S Horse Ranch? Imagine being taken to a new place where her new owner is the famous and mysterious Belle Starr. Will Lily find a way back to where she belongs, or is this just the beginning of a wild adventure?

Themes

Animals - HorsesHistoricalAdventureCountry LifeComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows Lily, a lilac dun horse who is taken from her familiar ranch to live with Belle Starr, a historical figure known for her wild lifestyle. Suitable for ages 5-8, it introduces young readers to themes of animals, country life, and American history through a fictional story. The book contains mild tension related to Lily's change in environment but is appropriate for young children.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

42 pages
ISBN
9781567636987
Pages
42
Publisher
Ozark Publishing
Published
March 2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsHorsesBiographicalUnited StatesLifestylesCountry Life1848-1889Ranch LifeStarr, Belle,