What reading level is The Friskative Dog?

The Friskative Dog by Susan Straight is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Friskative Dog appropriate for?

The Friskative Dog is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is The Friskative Dog?

The Friskative Dog is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Friskative Dog have any content warnings?

The Friskative Dog has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Friskative Dog?

The Friskative Dog by Susan Straight is 160 pages.

The Friskative Dog

Susan Straight

The Friskative Dog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Susan Straight

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What happens when someone you love just disappears? Sharron holds tight to a stuffed dog, a special gift from her missing dad, as she navigates the confusing waves of loss. Can a toy really help heal a broken heart?

Themes

FamilyAnimalsCoping with LossEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores a young girl's experience with loss and coping through the comfort of a cherished stuffed animal. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses themes of family change and emotional resilience without graphic content. Parents should know it gently introduces the topic of grief in an age-appropriate way.