Little dog, lost

Marion Dane Bauer

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Little dog, lost

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marion Dane Bauer

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 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.

Themes

FriendshipCommunityLonelinessDogsCity and Town Life

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include loneliness, mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

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
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

203 pages
16,068 words
1h 47m read-aloud
ISBN
9781442434233
Pages
203
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2012
Type
Fiction
Word Count
16,068
Lexile
710L
Read-Aloud
~1h 47m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

City and Town LifeNovels in VerseLonelinessDogsParksCities and TownsStories in Rhyme