HideAway Husky cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.4
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 718
Points per Word 0.000696
Page Count 36
Points per Page 0.013889
Series HideAway Pets

Description

In this children's book set in Alaska, Paw, a young Husky, dreams of joining a dog sled team but is repeatedly told he is too small and not strong enough. When his owner's son goes missing, Paw gets the opportunity to prove how brave he really is. The story follows Paw as he attempts to rescue the boy.

Quick Summary

Little Paw the Husky dreams of joining the big dogsled team but keeps getting passed over until a real emergency turns this underdog story into a page-turning rescue mission that kids will root for from the first page. The story mixes puppy perseverance with actual danger when the owner's son goes missing in the Alaskan wilderness, giving young readers both heart and suspense without being too scary. If your kid loves animal stories like "The One and Only Ivan" or books about dogs proving themselves, they'll instantly connect with Paw's determination. This 718-word tale is perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who want a quick but satisfying read.