Riding on a Range
G. Lawson, III Drinkard
Riding on a Range
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Cowboy Activities for Kids
by G. Lawson, III Drinkard
Illustrated by Fran Lee
The text is written at a 4th 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
The scent of fresh hay fills the air, and the rhythmic clop of hooves echoes across the wide-open range. Feel the rough rope in your hands as you learn to lasso a steer, then gather around the crackling campfire under a sky full of stars. Out here, every day is an adventure waiting to be discovered.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This engaging middle-grade fiction book introduces readers aged 9-12 to the exciting lifestyle of farm and ranch life through vivid descriptions and hands-on activities like riding horses and cooking outdoors. It combines educational elements with colorful illustrations to inspire curiosity about American rural traditions. Suitable for children interested in learning about the outdoors and practical skills without any intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613797177
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- March 2003
- Type
- Fiction