A boy's search for the perfect pet leads him to the bookstore, where he finds a bright red book that becomes his best friend. Interest Level: K-3 Reading Level: 1.8 ATOS Book Level: 3 AR Interest Level: LG AR Points: .5 AR Quiz: 169211EN Reading Counts Level: 2.2 Reading Counts Points: 1 Lexile Measure: 560 Lexile Code: AD (Adult Directed) Fountas & Pinnell: L.