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The Hundred-mile-an-hour Dog

Jeremy Strong · 1998

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for The Hundred-mile-an-hour Dog by Jeremy Strong. This book is recommended for ages 7+; content notes include Frightening scenes, Strong language, Violence; positive qualities include Creativity & curiosity, Kindness & empathy.

Ages 7+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to independent readers around 7+, with accessible chapter-book prose, comic chaos and mild peril. Younger children may enjoy it read aloud; some situations involve irresponsible pet behavior. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age7+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5
  • Strong language1/5
  • Violence1/5

Strongest positives

  • Creativity & curiosity3/5
  • Kindness & empathy3/5
  • Courage & resilience2/5

What’s in it?

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Mild, age-appropriate playfulness.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Not scary; comedic tone.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

Includes mild slapstick cartoonish chaos.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Characters persist in difficult tasks.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

Encourages imaginative play and creative problem solving.

Diverse representation1/5
Why this rating?

Limited focus on character backgrounds; standard character archetypes.

Educational value1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages literacy and empathy for animals.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

Strong theme of kindness towards the dog.

Positive messages2/5
Why this rating?

Promotes patience, responsibility, and caring for pets.

Good role models2/5
Why this rating?

Characters display perseverance despite being mischievous.

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