What reading level is Davy's Dawg?

Davy's Dawg by Billie Pipkin Matthews is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Davy's Dawg appropriate for?

Davy's Dawg is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Davy's Dawg?

Davy's Dawg is fiction — Alamo (San Antonio, Tex.).

Does Davy's Dawg have any content warnings?

Davy's Dawg has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Davy's Dawg?

Davy's Dawg by Billie Pipkin Matthews is 64 pages.

Davy's Dawg

Billie Pipkin Matthews

Davy's Dawg

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Billie Pipkin Matthews

Illustrated by Kenneth Boyce

Reading Level 3 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Davy Crockett's dog Rip wasn't just any dog—he was the bravest pup at the Battle of the Alamo! He saw history unfold from the front lines and lived to tell the tale. Discover why Rip’s story changes what you thought you knew about this famous adventure.

Themes

Historical Humor Adventure Friendship

Quick Assessment

This historical fiction book is narrated by Rip, Davy Crockett’s dog, who recounts the events of the Battle of the Alamo from a unique canine perspective. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it blends humor with historical facts to engage young children while introducing them to an important moment in American history. The story features mild battle descriptions but remains appropriate for its target audience.