Buster's diaries

Roy Hattersley

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Buster's diaries

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The True Story of a Dog and His Man

by Roy Hattersley

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Follow Buster, a spirited dog living in London, as he shares his adventurous life through diary entries. From thrilling encounters with the Queen's geese to everyday moments with his beloved master, Buster's tales offer a heartwarming glimpse into the bond between a dog and his human.

Themes

Human-animal relationshipsAdventureFamily

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

187 pages
34,294 words
3h 49m read-aloud
ISBN
0446526622
Pages
187
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Published
2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
34,294
Read-Aloud
~3h 49m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

BusterDogsHuman-animal RelationshipsLondonLarge Type BooksHumorEngland

Places

London (England)