San Domingo

Marguerite Henry

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San Domingo

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Medicine Hat Stallion

by Marguerite Henry

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Set in Wyoming before the Civil War, a young boy faces unexpected challenges when his father, who is distant and harsh, trades away his cherished horse to the Pony Express. Through this loss, he embarks on a journey of courage and growth in the rugged western frontier.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include family change, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Family Change Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

230 pages
50,016 words
5h 33m read-aloud
ISBN
9780689716317
Pages
230
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
50,016
Read-Aloud
~5h 33m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

HorsesWestFrontier and Pioneer Life

Places

West (U.S.)