Upchuck and the Rotten Willy : the great escape
Wallace, Bill
Upchuck and the Rotten Willy : the great escape
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Wallace, Bill
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered what happens when a clever cat and a stubborn dog decide to break free on a wild spring day? Upchuck and Rotten Willy are about to leave their quiet lives behind for an adventure filled with spaghetti, unexpected chases, and a skunk! But can their friendship survive all the chaos?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book follows the escapades of a cat named Upchuck and his dog friend Rotten Willy as they embark on a springtime adventure. The story explores themes of friendship and acceptance, with light humor and mild peril appropriate for children ages 9 to 12. Parents should note some cartoonish conflict and animal antics but no intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671019372
- Pages
- 100
- Publisher
- Aladdin
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction