Cover of Kavik the Wolf Dog

Kavik the Wolf Dog

by Walt Morey

Assigned across 1 curriculum list · 1 state

Kavik the Wolf Dog by Walt Morey is assigned in US schools at grades 4–8. It appears across 1 curriculum reference and 1 state, sourced from state DOE pages and AP/IB/Common Core syllabi. Every citation below links to the primary source.

This page shows where Kavik the Wolf Dog is assigned in US schools — curricula, states, grades, and the primary-source citations behind each placement. Not a summary or study guide.

Grade range
Grades 4–8
Pages
196
Reading time
about 3h 35m (est.)
Genre
Juvenile Fiction
ISBN-13
9780140384239
Buy on AmazonListen free on Audible

As an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases and membership trials at no extra cost to you.

More formats & details

Other formats on Amazon: Kindle · Audiobook

As an Amazon Associate, ReadingList earns from qualifying purchases and membership trials at no extra cost to you. Pricing, Prime, and trial terms shown on Amazon.

About this book

An extraordinary journey of instinct and survival from the author of Gentle Ben When Andy Evans stumbles upon the snow-covered wreckage of a small plane, he’s shocked to find a survivor. Should he put the gravely injured dog out of his misery? The look in the animal’s eyes says he’s not ready to die. It turns out that Kävik’s a champion sled dog, and soon he makes a full recovery. When his rightful owner finds out Kävik is alive, he wants the dog back. But Kävik has other ideas. “Swiftly paced from the first page . . . dramatic and absorbing.”—The Horn Book

Similar grade-level books

See all books like Kavik the Wolf Dog→ — matched on theme + reading level.

Why widely assigned

This Juvenile Fiction title, typically at grades 4–8. Published in the canon; cited across 1 curriculum framework.

Where this book is assigned

Common questions

What grade level is Kavik the Wolf Dog?
Kavik the Wolf Dog is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 4–8. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
How long does it take to read Kavik the Wolf Dog?
It takes about 3h 35m to read Kavik the Wolf Dog (196 pages) at an average adult reading pace of about 250 words per minute — roughly 215 minutes. Faster or slower readers will vary; the estimate is a planning guide for assigning the book.
What curricula assign Kavik the Wolf Dog?
Kavik the Wolf Dog appears on reading lists for Vermont Golden Dome Book Award. Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
Is Kavik the Wolf Dog banned in schools?
Kavik the Wolf Dog does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.

Why this book is on this list

Each dimension below is sourced from a public reference. The full framework is documented on the classification standard page.

Lexile measure
Not classified — this book has no published Lexile measure.
Grade band
Grades 4–8 — drawn from state ELA frameworks and AP/IB syllabi citing this book.
Curriculum alignment
Cited in 1 curriculum on this site (see “Where assigned” above for primary-source links).
State-level evidence
Cited in 1 state ELA framework or DOE list (see citations above).
Removal / banning records
No tracked removal or challenge records in cited sources.
Seasonal / contextual tags
Tagged for: book-club.
Buy on AmazonAudible

Affiliate links — as an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases & membership trials.