What reading level is Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin?

Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin by Bella Swift is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin appropriate for?

Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin?

Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin is fiction — Halloween.

Does Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin have any content warnings?

Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin?

Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin by Bella Swift is 146 pages.

Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin

Bella Swift

Pug Who Wanted to Be a Pumpkin

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Bella Swift

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

The crisp fall air smells of pumpkin spice and leaves crunch beneath tiny paws. Peggy the pug twitches her nose, sensing Halloween magic all around — but her best friend Chloe hides, too scared of monsters lurking in the shadows. Can Peggy’s courage light the way through spooky night fears?

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of Age Humor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade story centers on Peggy the pug, who wants to help her friend Chloe overcome her fear of Halloween monsters. Through themes of friendship and bravery, the book gently addresses childhood anxiety in an age-appropriate way for 9- to 12-year-olds. It offers a warm, reassuring message about facing fears without any frightening content.