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