The adventures of Black Beauty, Beauty finds a home

Andrea Hanson

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The adventures of Black Beauty, Beauty finds a home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Andrea Hanson

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

What if your best friend was a horse with a heart as big as the open sky? Imagine Black Beauty helping catch a criminal and facing tricky challenges from jealous classmates. Can Beauty find a safe home before it's too late?

Themes

HorsesFriendshipAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows the adventures of Black Beauty, a horse who becomes entangled in challenges including jealousy, criminal activity, and risky bets. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and courage. Parents should note mild tension around deception and conflict, but the story remains appropriate and engaging for this age group.

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

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

151 pages
ISBN
0394859014
Pages
151
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
1983
Type
Fiction

Genres

Horses

Subjects

Horses