The mooneyed hound

Billy C. Clark

Cover of The mooneyed hound

The mooneyed hound

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Billy C. Clark

Jesse Stuart Foundation

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.

About This Book

Jeb enters a contest to prove his loyal coonhound Mooneye, who sees the world a little differently, is the best in all of Kentucky. Together, they face challenges that test their courage and the strength of their bond. Their journey through mountain life reveals the true meaning of friendship and determination.

Themes

DogsContestsMountain lifeFriendshipDetermination

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 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: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

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

More in the Jesse Stuart Foundation Series

Similar Books

Based on content and theme analysis

See all books like this →

Details

Book Length

144 pages
26,478 words
2h 57m read-aloud
ISBN
0945084498
Pages
144
Publisher
Jesse Stuart Foundation
Published
1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
26,478
Read-Aloud
~2h 57m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

DogsContestsMountain LifeKentucky