Wanted!
Jeremy Strong
Wanted!
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Hundred-Mile-An-Hour Dog
by Jeremy Strong
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
Streaker darts through the crowded park, a stolen sandwich clenched in her jaws. Trevor races after her, heart pounding—why is his speedy dog causing so much trouble? Suddenly, flashing lights appear behind them, and a fierce dogcatcher steps forward.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows Trevor and his speedy dog, Streaker, who finds herself in hot water after stealing food. The story explores themes of responsibility and friendship with mild suspense suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note light conflict involving a chase and a dogcatcher, but no serious danger is present.
Why we rated Wanted! 9LP
Wanted! is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 146 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wanted! works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Wanted! as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Wanted! explores dogs, theft, juvenile fiction, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about dogs, theft, juvenile fiction.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781405661867
- Pages
- 146
- Publisher
- Galaxy
- Published
- 2007
- Type
- Fiction