The Puppy Project #21 (Puppy Patrol)

Jenny Dale

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The Puppy Project #21 (Puppy Patrol)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jenny Dale

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

Neil races through the yard, trying to catch the three wild Dalmatian puppies before they tumble into trouble. Beauty, Berry, and Scrap dart this way and that, their playful chaos making it hard to keep up. But just when Neil thinks he's got them cornered, something unexpected happens!

Themes

FamilyFriendshipAnimalsResponsibilityHumor

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book follows Neil as he tries to find homes for three lively Dalmatian puppies known for their mischievous antics. Suitable for children ages 9 to 12, the story highlights themes of responsibility and caring for pets, with light humor and gentle conflict. There are no notable content warnings, making it a safe and engaging read for young readers.

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

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

102 pages
ISBN
9780439379687
Pages
102
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

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