Bad Dog #4: Bad Dog Goes Barktastic

Martin Chatterton

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Bad Dog #4: Bad Dog Goes Barktastic

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Bad Dog Goes Barktastic (Bad Dog)

by Martin Chatterton

Bad Dog

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Bad Dog is recruited by a top-secret canine spy team to solve the mystery of why dogs everywhere are losing their fur and acting strangely. Tracking down clues, Bad Dog uncovers a sneaky plot tied to a wealthy cat enthusiast. Get ready for a tail-wagging adventure full of fun and furry suspense!

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

10/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
21,050 words
2h 20m read-aloud
ISBN
0439677149
Pages
192
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
August 1, 2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
21,050
Read-Aloud
~2h 20m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

DogsSpiesHumorous Stories