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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

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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