Cover of Little Dog Moon

Little Dog Moon

by Maxine Trottier

Illustrated by Laura Fernandez

Reading Level 4 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

A brave little dog named Moon leads two children on a daring journey through mountain paths to find freedom in Nepal. Along the way, a kind monk offers them shelter and support, touched by their courage and hope. This heartfelt tale honors the strength of those who risk everything for liberty.

Representation & Themes

AdventureSocial JusticeFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Physical Danger Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0773732209
Pages
20
Publisher
Fitzhenry and Whiteside
Published
April 1, 2000
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,031

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FictionTravelChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 FictionJuvenile FictionSocial Issues - GeneralChildren: Grades 1-2People & Places - United States - Asian AmericanAnimals - DogsJuvenile Fiction / People & Places / AsiaDogsMonksTibetan terrierRefugeesEscapesSacrificePicture books for childrenJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionDogs, fictionTibet autonomous region (china), fiction