Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
1175
Points per Word
0.000426
Page Count
45
Points per Page
0.011111
Series
King & Kayla
Description
King the golden retriever struggles to communicate with his human, Kayla, as both try to clear Thor of having trashed Mr. Gary's yard.
Quick Summary
This book stars King, a golden retriever who knows who really trashed the neighbor's yard, but cannot figure out how to tell his human Kayla in a way she understands. Kids will laugh at King's creative attempts to communicate and cheer as he and Kayla work together like a pup and kid detective team to prove Thor is innocent. If your kid loves silly animal mysteries like "Nate the Great" or "Dog Man," they will totally dig this doggy detective story. Perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade who enjoy quick reads with humor, heart, and a tail-wagging good mystery.