Ring (Saddle Up (Unnumberd))
Dave Sargent
Ring (Saddle Up (Unnumberd))
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dave Sargent
Illustrated by Jane Lenoir
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Did you know a special horse named Ring carried President Grover Cleveland to a very important event long ago? This silver grullo horse wasn't just any horse—he had a proud job at the dedication of the Statue of Liberty, but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in 1886, this early reader book tells the story of Ring, a silver grullo horse who plays a key role in transporting President Grover Cleveland to the Statue of Liberty dedication. It blends historical fiction with factual information about silver grullo horses, making it suitable for children ages 5 to 8 who are developing reading skills and an interest in history.
Why we rated Ring (Saddle Up (Unnumberd)) 7C
Ring (Saddle Up (Unnumberd)) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 36 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ring (Saddle Up (Unnumberd)) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Ring (Saddle Up (Unnumberd)) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Ring (Saddle Up (Unnumberd)) explores historical, children's fiction, animals, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about historical, children's fiction, animals.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781567636611
- Pages
- 36
- Publisher
- Ozark Publications
- Published
- May 2001
- Type
- Fiction