Hurry home, Candy
Harper 1953
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- loyalty
- perseverance
- home and belonging
- compassion vs. cruelty
- resilience
- friendship
- hope
- survival
About this book
A small stray dog named Candy longs for a real home and the people who might love her. After a sudden separation, Candy faces busy streets, open country, and hard choices as she tries to find her way back. Readers follow her journey through kindness and danger, seeing the world from a brave dog’s point of view. Animal lovers and fans of heartfelt adventure stories will be captivated by Candy’s loyalty and determination.
Setting: small American town and surrounding countryside, mid-20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hurry home, Candy right for my child?
Yes — Hurry home, Candy is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.3, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include loyalty, perseverance, home and belonging.
How long does it take to read Hurry home, Candy?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, Hurry home, Candy takes around 5.9h to finish. The book has 58,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Hurry home, Candy have an AR quiz?
Yes — Hurry home, Candy has an AR quiz available, worth 8 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is Hurry home, Candy?
Hurry home, Candy has an AR reading level of 5.3, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.