Stella (the Puppy Place #36)

Ellen Miles

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Stella (the Puppy Place #36)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Miles

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Have you ever met a puppy who couldn't hear a single word? Stella, the tiniest Maltese, is just that kind of pup. How will Charles and Lizzie help her learn and find a loving home when she can't follow any commands?

Themes

DogsFamilyDisability RepresentationEmpathyChildren's Fiction

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows siblings Charles and Lizzie as they foster a deaf Maltese puppy named Stella. The story gently introduces children to the challenges and joys of caring for a dog with a disability, emphasizing empathy and patience. Suitable for ages 5-8, it contains no content concerns and supports early literacy with simple language.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

54 pages
ISBN
9780545726634
Pages
54
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Dogs