Big Red
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1945 · Est. 6.5 hour read

Big Red

By Jim Kjelgaard

A boy and his dog face a deadly bear in the wild.

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218 pages· 57,713 words· Est. 6.5 hour read
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In the untamed wilderness, a boy and his loyal Irish setter embark on a journey of survival. As they traverse rugged trails, their bond is tested by the looming threat of a killer bear. Will their courage and companionship be enough to overcome nature's fiercest predator? Adventure and danger await in this gripping tale of friendship and survival.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
218
Words
57,713
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
910L
Themes & topics
Books about dogsBooks about huntingBooks about coming of ageBooks about father-son relationshipsBooks about rural life
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~V
AR points
9
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
103
Publication
Published
February 1, 1992
First published
January 1, 1945
Publisher
Demco Media
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780606006705

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