Sasha, My Friend

Barbara Corcoran

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Sasha, My Friend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Barbara Corcoran

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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?

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

203 pages
ISBN
9780689205828
Pages
203
Publisher
Macmillan Pub Co
Published
February 1973
Type
Fiction