Daggie Dogfoot.

Jean Little

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Daggie Dogfoot.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jean Little

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Daggie Dogfoot splashes wildly in the pond, paddling harder than any pig ever has. Felicity Duck quacks encouragement from the shore while Isaak the Otter zips beneath the water, showing Daggie how to swim. But just as Daggie feels ready to take off, something unexpected happens—can a pig really fly?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Daggie, a runt pig with unique feet, who embarks on an adventurous journey to become the world's first swimming and flying pig. With themes of friendship, perseverance, and embracing differences, it offers an engaging and imaginative story suitable for ages 9 to 12. The story contains light fantasy elements and positive messages without any intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
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

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

176 pages
ISBN
9780745112299
Pages
176
Publisher
Macmillan Reference USA
Published
1990
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsPigsPhysically HandicappedPeople With DisabilitiesSwineFarm LifeDisabilitiesChildrenGreat Britain

Places

England