Dog (Quick Kiss)

Carly Winter

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Dog (Quick Kiss)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Talking Dog Cozy Mystery

by Carly Winter

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

I have a secret: in a quiet town voting for a new Sheriff, a mysterious death shakes everything up. No one saw the murder coming, especially not Gina and her talking dog, Daisy—but that's only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery follows Gina and her talking dog, Daisy, as they investigate a murder in their small town during election day. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes mild suspense and themes of friendship and bravery. Parents should note the plot involves a murder investigation and some moments of mild peril.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
ISBN
9780789493095
Pages
160
Publisher
Carly Fall, LLC / Westward Publishing
Published
July 2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DogsPets