Teacher's Pet

Jenny Dale

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Teacher's Pet

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jenny Dale

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

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

The classroom buzzes with excitement as a new dog arrives, wagging its tail and stealing the spotlight. Suddenly, the teacher calls for quiet, but the dog has other plans. What will happen when the teacher's pet causes a surprising stir?

Themes

DogsObedienceFriendship

Quick Assessment

This charming middle-grade fiction features a story about a dog who becomes the center of attention in a classroom setting. Suitable for ages 9-12, it highlights themes of obedience and the joys of having a pet, making it a fun and gentle read for young dog lovers.

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

116 pages
ISBN
9780439113236
Pages
116
Publisher
Scholastic Inc.
Published
2003
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DogsObedience