The governor's dog is missing!

Sneed B. Collard

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The governor's dog is missing!

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sneed B. Collard

Slate Stephens Mysteries

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

Twelve-year-olds Slate and Daphne put on their detective hats to solve the puzzling disappearance of Cat, the governor of Montana's beloved dog. Their thrilling search leads them through exciting twists and turns as they race against time to bring Cat safely home. Adventure and mystery await at every corner in this captivating tale.

Themes

MysteryFriendshipAdventureDogsPractical Politics

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

174 pages
29,289 words
3h 15m read-aloud
ISBN
9780984446018
Pages
174
Publisher
Slate Stephens Mysteries
Published
2011
Type
Fiction
Word Count
29,289
Lexile
780L
Read-Aloud
~3h 15m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesPractical PoliticsDogs