What reading level is Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency)?

Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency) by Emily Costello is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency) appropriate for?

Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency) is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency)?

Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency) is fiction — Children's stories.

Does Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency) have any content warnings?

Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency) has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — 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 Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency)?

Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency) by Emily Costello is 128 pages.

Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency)

Emily Costello

Abandoned Puppy (Animal Emergency)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Costello

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 big plans suddenly changed because a tiny puppy needed you? Stella was ready to adopt a strong Irish Wolfhound, but then she found a fragile abandoned pup who couldn’t eat without help. Between feeding the puppy and caring for a sick bald eagle and an allergic horse, Stella’s rally to save wolves might be in danger—can she manage it all?

Themes

FriendshipAnimal CareResponsibilityConservationAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Stella, a determined girl who shifts her focus from adopting a large dog to caring for a vulnerable abandoned puppy. Alongside challenges like helping a sick bald eagle and an allergic horse, Stella also leads a rally supporting wildlife conservation. The story is appropriate for ages 9-12 and explores themes of responsibility, empathy, and community involvement without any concerning content.