What reading level is City of Dogs?

City of Dogs by Livi Michael is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is City of Dogs appropriate for?

City of Dogs is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is City of Dogs?

City of Dogs is fiction — Dogs.

Does City of Dogs have any content warnings?

City of Dogs has a HootRating of 11LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is City of Dogs?

City of Dogs by Livi Michael is 256 pages.

City of Dogs

Livi Michael

City of Dogs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Livi Michael

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Jenny bolts through the city streets, her paws pounding the pavement as shadows of gods loom behind her. Sam watches in disbelief—this isn’t just any dog; Jenny comes from a world where destiny is shaped by mythical battles. But when her escape threatens everything Sam knows, can their unlikely pack stop the chaos before it’s too late?

Themes

Adventure Fantasy World-Building FriendshipMythology

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel blends Norse mythology with an adventurous tale about a girl named Sam and her extraordinary dog, Jenny, who hails from a parallel world ruled by gods. Together with a diverse group of dog friends, they embark on a quest to restore balance between worlds, offering readers an engaging mix of fantasy, action, and humor. Suitable for ages 9 to 12, the story explores themes of friendship, courage, and destiny without intense or graphic content.