The lost and found puppy
Mary Jane Flynn
The lost and found puppy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mary Jane Flynn
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
This isn’t just any puppy—he’s a brave little dog who leaves the lonely country road to find a new family in the big city. His journey shows how even the smallest hearts can find the biggest homes, and that matters more than anything.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle story follows an abandoned puppy’s journey from a deserted country road to a loving home in the city. Told in rhyme and suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it touches on themes of homelessness and kindness without any distressing details, making it a comforting read for young children.
For Parents
Content Intensity
6LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0962307262
- Pages
- 52
- Publisher
- Storytellers Ink
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction