King and Kayla and the Case of Found Fred

Dori Hillestad Butler

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King and Kayla and the Case of Found Fred

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dori Hillestad Butler

King & Kayla

Reading Level 1-2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 1st 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

When King and Kayla find a friendly dog named Fred without a collar, they team up to uncover where he belongs. Using their keen observation skills and teamwork, they follow clues like familiar smells and commands to solve the mystery. This playful adventure invites young readers to think like detectives while enjoying plenty of humor along the way.

Themes

MysteryFriendshipProblem SolvingAnimalsTeamwork

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 1-2 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

5/10

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
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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1,117 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
9781682630525
Publisher
National Geographic Books
Published
2019
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,117
Read-Aloud
~7 min

Genres

Subjects

DogsMystery and Detective Stories