The dust of 100 dogs

A. S. King

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The dust of 100 dogs

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by A. S. King

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Emer Morrisey, a legendary pirate from the seventeenth century, is trapped by a curse that forces her to live one hundred lives as a dog before returning to human form. Now reincarnated in modern America, she must uncover her past and find her way to Jamaica, carrying memories of her swashbuckling adventures and a desperate hope for freedom. This thrilling tale blends history, magic, and the loyalty of dogs into a captivating journey of love and destiny.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include fantasy violence, physical danger, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence Physical Danger Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

337 pages
72,783 words
8h 5m read-aloud
ISBN
9780738714264
Pages
337
Publisher
Llewellyn Worldwide
Published
2009
Type
Fiction
Word Count
72,783
Read-Aloud
~8h 5m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

PiratesReincarnationDogsBlessing and CursingFantasy FictionJamaica