Cocoa

Ellen Miles

Cover of Cocoa

Cocoa

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Miles

Puppy Place

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

A lively chocolate Lab puppy named Cocoa causes a little trouble when she tumbles over her gentle owner. Two friends, Lizzie and Charles, team up to find Cocoa a loving home where she can be happy and safe. Join their heartwarming adventure filled with friendship and kindness.

Themes

FriendshipFamilyAnimalsKindness

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

86 pages
11,793 words
1h 19m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545348355
Pages
86
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
11,793
Read-Aloud
~1h 19m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsPetsInfancyDogsTrainingFoster Care of AnimalsPuppiesLabrador Retriever