King and Kayla and the Case of Found Fred
Dori Hillestad Butler
King and Kayla and the Case of Found Fred
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dori Hillestad Butler
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
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781682630525
- Publisher
- National Geographic Books
- Published
- 2019
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,117
- Read-Aloud
- ~7 min