Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.8
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
1452
Points per Word
0.000344
Description
"Dougal the Garbage Dump Bear" is about a shy teddy bear named Dougal who lives in a house with other toys but is ignored because he is old and worn. One rainy afternoon, Dougal is left outside and accidentally ends up in a garbage bin. Based on a true story, the book follows Dougal as he finds a new life and discovers that bad luck can lead to unexpected happiness. The story includes photographs of the real Dougal.