Benny the Rescue Dog

Terry Blackburne

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Benny the Rescue Dog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Terry Blackburne

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever wondered what it takes to find a forever home? Benny, a brave rescue dog, faces new challenges as he searches for a family to love him. Will Benny's journey end with a happy tail wag, or is there more adventure ahead?

Themes

Quick Assessment

Benny the Rescue Dog is a gentle story about a rescue dog's journey to find a permanent home, ideal for early readers aged 5 to 8. It explores themes of family and belonging in a warm, accessible way without any distressing content. This book supports discussions about adoption and empathy for animals.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

76 pages
ISBN
9781733101714
Pages
76
Publisher
Blackburne, Terry
Published
2019
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Family