Cover of Remembering Vera

Remembering Vera

by Patricia Polacco

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) 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 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.

Representation & Themes

AnimalsFriendshipHeroismRescue

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: high

Details

ISBN
9781481442275
Pages
38
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Published
2017
Type
Fiction
Word Count
2,028
Lexile
780L

Subjects

Juvenile fictionDogsRescuesChildren's fictionUnited states, armed forces, fictionDogs, fictionDogs -- Juvenile fictionRescues -- Juvenile fiction