Lassie Come-Home

Eric Knight

Cover of Lassie Come-Home

Lassie Come-Home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Eric Knight

Illustrated by Marguerite Kirmse

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if your best friend was miles away, but you knew they were trying to find their way back to you? Imagine a brave dog named Lassie who will do anything to get home, facing wild adventures and tough challenges along the way. Can Lassie overcome every obstacle and reunite with the boy she loves?

Themes

AdventureAnimalsFriendshipClassicsLoyalty

Quick Assessment

Lassie Come-Home is a classic middle-grade novel about loyalty, courage, and the unbreakable bond between a boy and his dog. Suitable for ages 9-12, this story features adventure and animal themes without intense or graphic content, making it a heartwarming choice for young readers who enjoy timeless tales.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light ←
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
ISBN
9780312371319
Pages
256
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
September 18, 2007
Type
Fiction
Lexile
780L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Action & AdventureAnimalsDogsClassicsYorkshireCollieDog StoriesAdventure StoriesEnglandScotlandFolkloreLarge Type BooksBoys & MenLassieLoyaltyLegends and Stories