Upchuck and the Rotten Willy : the great escape

Wallace, Bill

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Upchuck and the Rotten Willy : the great escape

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Wallace, Bill

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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 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 — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

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
4
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

100 pages
ISBN
9780671019372
Pages
100
Publisher
Aladdin
Published
1999
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

CatsDogsFriendshipAdventure and AdventurersChildren