Remembering Vera

Patricia Polacco

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Remembering Vera

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Patricia Polacco

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A brave stray dog named Vera finds a new home with the U.S. Coast Guard at the San Francisco Bay base, where she becomes a beloved friend and a true hero. Through courage and kindness, Vera shows how one dog can make a big difference in many lives.

Themes

AnimalsFriendshipHeroismRescue

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

38 pages
2,028 words
14m read-aloud
ISBN
9781481442275
Pages
38
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,028
Lexile
780L
Read-Aloud
~14 min
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

DogsRescuesUnited StatesArmed Forces