What reading level is Invasion of the Pugs?

Invasion of the Pugs by Susan Tan is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Invasion of the Pugs appropriate for?

Invasion of the Pugs is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8C (Clear).

What genre is Invasion of the Pugs?

Invasion of the Pugs is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Invasion of the Pugs have any content warnings?

Invasion of the Pugs has a HootRating of 8C (Clear). 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 Invasion of the Pugs?

Invasion of the Pugs by Susan Tan is 96 pages.

Invasion of the Pugs

Susan Tan

Invasion of the Pugs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a Branches Book

by Susan Tan

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if the strangest dogs you’ve ever seen were actually aliens? Ember thought doggy daycare would be a breeze until a pack of pugs showed up, and they seemed to have a secret plan to take over the world! Can Ember and his friends stop the mysterious pug invasion before it’s too late?

Themes

Friendship Humor AdventureAnimals

Quick Assessment

This early chapter book follows Ember, a pet who encounters a group of unusual pugs at doggy daycare, leading to an imaginative adventure involving an alien invasion. Designed for emerging readers ages 5-8, the story combines humor, action, and lively illustrations to encourage reading confidence. The content is light and suitable for young children, with no significant mature themes.