What reading level is Smells like dog?

Smells like dog by Suzanne Selfors is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Smells like dog appropriate for?

Smells like dog is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Smells like dog?

Smells like dog is fiction — Adventure stories.

Does Smells like dog have any content warnings?

Smells like dog has a HootRating of 12LE (Light — 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 Smells like dog?

Smells like dog by Suzanne Selfors is 357 pages.

Smells like dog

Suzanne Selfors

Smells like dog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Suzanne Selfors

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 a scruffy dog showed up with a secret coin hanging from its collar? Homer Pudding never expected that this mysterious token would pull him from his quiet farm life straight into the heart of a bustling city. But when Madame La Directeur, the crafty museum boss, sets her sights on the coin—and on Homer himself—things get a lot more dangerous than he imagined.

Themes

Adventure FriendshipJuvenile FictionDogsSecret Societies

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows Homer Pudding, a farm boy who inherits a dog and a secret coin leading to a hidden society of adventurers. The story includes mild suspense and themes of bravery and friendship, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents can expect a light adventure with some mild peril and clever plot twists but no intense content.