Cover of The mystery of the wild ponies

The mystery of the wild ponies

by Gertrude Chandler Warner

Boxcar Children

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd 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

While visiting a horse sanctuary by the beach, siblings encounter a mysterious stallion that sparks their curiosity. Despite a promise to avoid trouble, they embark on a thrilling quest to uncover the truth behind a local ghost horse legend. Their adventure leads to new friendships and exciting discoveries along the shore.

Representation & Themes

MysteryAdventureFamilyFriendshipAnimals

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
0807554669
Pages
135
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,023
Lexile
550L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Wild horses -- FictionHorses -- FictionBrothers and sisters -- FictionOrphans -- FictionMystery and detective storiesOuter Banks (N.C.) -- FictionHorsesWild horsesDetective and mystery storiesBrothers and sistersOrphansFictionJuvenile fictionBoxcar children (Fictitious characters)Children's fictionBoxcar children (fictitious characters), fictionOrphans, fictionNorth carolina, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionHorses, fictionseries:BoxcarChildrencollectionID:Boxcar3Siblings, fiction

Places

Outer Banks (N.C.)