Sasha, My Friend
Barbara Corcoran
Sasha, My Friend
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Barbara Corcoran
The text is written at a 6th 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
What would you do if your only friend was a wild wolf pup? Imagine moving to a quiet, lonely place in Montana where the wind whispers secrets through the trees. Can a girl and a wolf find a way to trust each other when everything around them feels so isolated?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows a young girl who moves to a remote area in Montana and forms a unique bond with an orphaned wolf pup. It explores themes of friendship, adjustment to change, and connection with nature, suitable for children ages 9 to 12. The story contains mild themes of isolation and animal care but is gentle and appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780689205828
- Pages
- 203
- Publisher
- Macmillan Pub Co
- Published
- February 1973
- Type
- Fiction