Cover of Birdie for now

Birdie for now

by Jean Little

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Dickon is starting fresh in a new neighborhood where he hopes to make friends who appreciate him as he is. He dreams of having a dog to call his own and finds excitement when he spots the Humane Society nearby. With a bit of courage and a sprinkle of mischief, Dickon embarks on an adventure to get closer to the furry friends he longs for.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipFamilyAnimalsComing of Age

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

Details

ISBN
155143203X
Pages
154
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
21,809

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile fictionDogsChildren's fictionAttention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, fictionAnimals, fiction