Bad Dog #1
Martin Chatterton
Bad Dog #1
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Bad Dog And All That Hollywood Hoohah (Bad Dog)
by Martin Chatterton
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
After being saved from the city pound, Bad Dog finds himself in the dazzling world of Hollywood, where excitement and unexpected challenges await as he stars in a thrilling new action film. Join Bad Dog on his wild journey full of laughter, surprises, and new friends.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
10/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 043957370X
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- March 1, 2005
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 13,916
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 33m
- Text Density
- Light Text