The prince and the pooch

Caroline Leavitt

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The prince and the pooch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline Leavitt

Adventures of Wishbone

Reading Level 4 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

Joe steps up to coach a team and quickly learns leadership is tougher than it looks. Meanwhile, a timeless story unfolds where a humble boy swaps lives with England's crown prince, each thinking the other's world is simpler. Their adventures reveal that every life has its own challenges and surprises.

Themes

FriendshipAdventureHistoricalAnimalsMistaken Identity

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 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

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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
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

144 pages
27,015 words
3h 0m read-aloud
ISBN
157064196X
Pages
144
Publisher
Big Red Chair Books
Published
1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
27,015
Read-Aloud
~3h 0m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553DogsMistaken IdentityEngland

People

Edward VI King of England (1537-1553)

Places

England