What reading level is Saddle Sore?

Saddle Sore by Bonnie Bryant is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Saddle Sore appropriate for?

Saddle Sore is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does Saddle Sore have any content warnings?

Saddle Sore has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Saddle Sore?

Saddle Sore by Bonnie Bryant is 151 pages.

Saddle Sore

Bonnie Bryant

Saddle Sore

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bonnie Bryant

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The smell of fresh hay and the soft thud of hooves fill the air as the Saddle Club gallops across the wide, open ranch. But something’s different this time — their new friend has a secret she’s not ready to share, and the horses seem to sense it too. Can they all find a way to heal and ride again together?

Themes

Animals - HorsesDisability Representation FriendshipResilienceInclusion

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows the Saddle Club girls and their friend Emily, who has cerebral palsy, as they visit a dude ranch working to become accessible for riders with special needs. They meet a girl coping with a leg amputation, exploring themes of resilience, friendship, and overcoming physical challenges. Appropriate for ages 9-12, this story sensitively portrays disability and the importance of inclusion.