Max & Roxy
Read about the very special bond and how it formed between a dog and a cat thanks to the ASPCA
About this book
Max & Roxy is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Read about the very special bond and how it formed between a dog and a cat thanks to the ASPCA. A natural human voice tells the story, with pictures to follow along.
Book details
| Book type | Audio Book – Narrated in a natural human voice, without word highlighting. For children who already know how to read and do not need to track each word. |
|---|---|
| Author | Meagan J. Meehan |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 30 pages, 3805 words, 34 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Character Education, Animals |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Yes or No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Yes or No activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Max & Roxy with your child
Stories like Max & Roxy work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Character Education setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- What did you learn about Character Education?
- Who would you tell about this book, and why?
- What would you do if you were in this story?
Inside the book
In Max & Roxy, readers find Character Education. Read about the very special bond and how it formed between a dog and a cat thanks to the ASPCA. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Character Education and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.
From the book: “Once upon a time in the city of New York, there was a brown and white dog called Roxy and a black and white cat named Max.”
Words to learn in this book
- abandoned: Empty without needed care.
- coiled: Rolled or twisted into a round shape.
- stray: An animal that is lost and has no home.
- decrepit: Damaged and broken down.
- condemned: Declared unfit for use.
- demolished,": Broken down or torn down.
- protested: Complained and disagreed.
- lurked: Waited in a hidden place.
- felines: Of the cat family.
- devouring: Eating greedily.
- yelped: Barked or cried in a sharp screaming manner.
- distressed: Feeling unhappy and in pain.
- grappled: Struggled hand-to-hand.
- whimpering: Making quiet crying sound.
- concerned: Feeling worried.
- gingerly: Very carefully.
- investigated: Tried to find out the facts.
- cowered: Moved back and bended the body when afraid.
- canine: A dog.
- envied: Felt the want to have something that someone else has.
- vaguely: Not very clearly.
- groggily: As if not able to think or move because of being tired and sick.
- Peering: Looking curiously.
- enclosure: An area surrounded by a wall or a fence.
- mustered: Worked hard to find or get support.
- intimidating: Making afraid.
- Eventually: At some later time: in the end.
- prompted: Caused (someone) to do something.
- sensation: The ability to feel things through your senses.
- assured: Promised about the certainty of something.
- neutered: Surgical removal of reproductive organs on male cats or dogs so that they no longer have the ability to have babies.
- spayed: Surgical removal of reproductive organs on female cats or dogs so they no longer have the ability to have babies.
- adoption: The act or process of adopting, owning a pet.
- ensured: Made sure.
- aggressive: Ready and willing to fight.
- questionnaire: A written set of questions that are given to people in order to collect facts or opinions about something.
- proclaimed: Announced or said something in public.
- deemed: To come to think or judge.
- micro-chipped: Getting a microchip added to a pet which makes it easier for the owner to trace it when it is lost.
- embedding: Placing inside something else.
- wary: Not having or showing complete trust in someone.
- tallied: Recorded count of scores, votes, or points in a game.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 3 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is an audio book, so a natural human voice tells the story. There is no word highlighting.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Comprehension quiz, Yes or No activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
30 pages, 3805 words, 34 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Yes or No activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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