Useless dog
by Billy C. Clark
Jesse Stuart Foundation
Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
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.
Representation & Themes
FriendshipDogsMountain life
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
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Details
- ISBN
- 0945084579
- Pages
- 144
- Published
- 1996
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 27,978
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Dogs -- FictionMountain life -- FictionFriendship -- Fiction