Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.4
Points
4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
25704
Points per Word
0.000156
Series
Dog Chronicles
Description
In 1909, a nine-month-old puppy, trained unsuccessfully to be a hunting dog, finds a way to earn his keep when disaster strikes in the coal mine where his boy works. Book #3
Quick Summary
In 1909, a clumsy puppy who failed at hunting school becomes an unexpected hero when disaster strikes deep underground in a coal mine. Readers will cheer as Finder uses his powerful nose to locate trapped miners, proving that being different can be the greatest superpower of all. If your kid loves heartwarming dog stories like Shiloh or class favorites such as Number the Stars, they'll absolutely adore this tale of a four-legged underdog who saves the day. Perfect for kids in grades 3 through 6 who enjoy historical fiction with a furry hero at the center.