After being abandoned, Freddie helps a mild-tempered dog named Spike escape from a cruel junkyard owner and the two manage to survive on their own until they find a loving home. IOWA CHILDREN'S CHOICE AWARDS 2006 - 2007 Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 3.7 ATOS Book Level: 3.4 AR Interest Level: LG AR Points: 3 AR Quiz: 68259EN Reading Counts Level: 3.7 Reading Counts Points: 7 Lexile Measure: 420.