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by Sue Stauffacher

Animal Rescue Team

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Keisha, a ten-year-old who helps run her family's animal rescue, discovers a tiny crow hiding in a mailbox and later finds a skunk causing a stir in the neighborhood garden. Together with her family, she works to care for these unexpected guests while facing the surprises that come with rescuing wild animals. Adventure and heartwarming moments unfold as Keisha learns about responsibility and compassion.

Representation & Themes

MulticulturalAnimal rescueFamilyFriendship

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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: standard

Details

ISBN
9780375858482
Pages
164
Publisher
Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
30,526

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Skunks -- FictionCrows -- FictionAnimal rescue -- FictionFamily life -- FictionRacially mixed people -- FictionCrowsWildlife rescueRacially mixed peopleSkunksFamily lifeAnimal rescueFictionFamiliesJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionSkunks, fictionCrows, fictionWildlife conservation, fictionFamily life, fictionRacially mixed people, fictionAnimals, fiction