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Superpower Dogs : Henry
Cosmic
Superpower Dogs : Henry
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Avalanche Rescue Dog
by Cosmic
Superpower Dogs
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
Follow Henry, a brave border collie, as he trains to become a hero in the snowy mountains of Whistler, British Columbia. From riding chairlifts to daring helicopter descents, Henry and his team race against time to rescue people caught in avalanches. Packed with exciting adventures and vibrant photos, this story celebrates the incredible teamwork between dogs and their human partners.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6-7 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, physical danger. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated Superpower Dogs : Henry 11LP
Superpower Dogs : Henry is written at a Level 6-7 reading level across 144 pages (approximately 19,274 words). Strong independent readers around grade 7.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Superpower Dogs : Henry works for readers up to grade 8.5.
Read aloud, Superpower Dogs : Henry runs about 2.1 hours — long enough to span several bedtime sessions.
We rate Superpower Dogs : Henry as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Physical Danger.
Thematically, Superpower Dogs : Henry explores adventure, animals, friendship, teamwork, and nature — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, animals, friendship.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780316453622
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- Jun 04, 2019
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 19,274
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 8m
- Text Density
- Light Text