What reading level is Useless dog?

Useless dog by Billy C. Clark is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Useless dog appropriate for?

Useless dog is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Useless dog?

Useless dog is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the Jesse Stuart Foundation series.

Does Useless dog have any content warnings?

Useless dog has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Useless dog?

Useless dog by Billy C. Clark is 144 pages (approximately 27,978 words).

Useless dog

Billy C. Clark

Useless dog

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Billy C. Clark

Jesse Stuart Foundation

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

Caleb, a thirteen-year-old boy living in the mountains, acquires an old, injured dog by trading a small pig. Despite the dog's rough appearance and disabilities, the two form a deep and lasting friendship that changes their lives forever.