Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
1.3
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
356
Points per Word
0.001404
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
In this short illustrated story for early readers, Emma runs in a school relay race while her dog Dixie watches from the sidelines. When Emma trips and falls just before the finish line, Dixie jumps in to help her cross the line. The story highlights quick thinking and a supportive friend turning a stumble into a victory.