The Gus (The Puppy Place #39) (39)

Ellen Miles

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The Gus (The Puppy Place #39) (39)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Miles

Puppy Place

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Gus, a lovable Labradoodle, is looking for a new home filled with love and care. Join him as Mom Peterson searches for the perfect family where Gus can be happy and safe. Along the way, heartwarming moments show the joy of finding where you belong.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

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

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
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

96 pages
11,592 words
1h 17m read-aloud
ISBN
9780545726467
Pages
96
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
Apr 28, 2015
Type
Fiction
Word Count
11,592
Read-Aloud
~1h 17m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

LabradoodlePuppiesDogsDog Adoption