What reading level is Along Came a Dog?

Along Came a Dog by Meindert DeJong is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Along Came a Dog appropriate for?

Along Came a Dog is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Along Came a Dog?

Along Came a Dog is fiction — Chickens.

Does Along Came a Dog have any content warnings?

Along Came a Dog has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Along Came a Dog?

Along Came a Dog by Meindert DeJong is 172 pages.

Along Came a Dog

Meindert DeJong

Along Came a Dog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Meindert DeJong

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 a lonely stray dog found a family in the most unexpected way? Imagine him bravely standing guard to protect a little red hen and her chicks from a fierce hawk. But can he keep them safe when danger comes swooping closer?

Themes

FriendshipCourageAnimalsFamily

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction tells the heartwarming story of a stray dog who finds purpose by protecting a hen and her chicks from a threatening hawk. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book explores themes of friendship, courage, and belonging in a gentle and accessible way. There is mild peril involving the hawk, but it is portrayed in an age-appropriate manner.