What reading level is Saving Dove?

Saving Dove by C. S. Adler is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Saving Dove appropriate for?

Saving Dove is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Saving Dove?

Saving Dove is fiction — Friendship.

Does Saving Dove have any content warnings?

Saving Dove has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Saving Dove?

Saving Dove by C. S. Adler is 156 pages.

Saving Dove

C. S. Adler

Saving Dove

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. S. Adler

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of hay and the warm scent of the stable fill the air as Jan strokes her horse's mane. But beneath the calm, worry lingers—Dove, her trusted friend, needs help, and Jan must make a tough choice. Sometimes, friendship means finding hope in the most unexpected places.

Themes

HorsesMothers and daughtersOld ageFriendshipGriefResilience

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows twelve-year-old Jan as she copes with the loss of her father and faces the challenge of helping her horse, Dove, who requires surgery. The story sensitively explores themes of grief, friendship, and resilience, making it suitable for readers ages 9-12. Parents should note the emotional depth related to family loss and the depiction of caring for an animal in need.