Remembering Vera
Patricia Polacco
Remembering Vera
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Patricia Polacco
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
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- 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