Little dog, lost
by Marion Dane Bauer
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A lonely boy, a lost dog, and an old man living apart find their lives intertwined in a small town. As the boy organizes a community rally and the dog searches for a friend, the townspeople come together in a moment of crisis, revealing unexpected connections and hope. This heartfelt story captures the power of friendship and community with touching illustrations.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipCommunityLonelinessDogsCity and Town Life
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Content Flags
Loneliness Mild Peril
Data confidence: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9781442434233
- Pages
- 203
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 16,068
- Lexile
- 710L
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
City and town lifeNovels in verseLonelinessDogsParksFictionJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionLoneliness, fictionDogs, fictionParks, fictionCities and towns, fictionStories in rhyme