A cat called Amnesia
E. W. Hildick
A cat called Amnesia
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by E. W. Hildick
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Soft paws padding across the creaky wooden floor, a faint scent of adventure in the air. The Bleeker children gather, eyes wide with wonder, trying to unravel the mystery of a cat named Amnesia. Every clue they find pulls them closer to a secret that’s as puzzling as the cat itself.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction follows the four Bleeker children as they attempt to solve the mystery surrounding a unique cat named Amnesia. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story is engaging and appropriate for young readers, focusing on family dynamics and problem-solving without any intense content.
Why we rated A cat called Amnesia 9C
A cat called Amnesia is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 180 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A cat called Amnesia works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate A cat called Amnesia as 9C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, A cat called Amnesia explores family, mystery, friendship, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, mystery, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780671421328
- Pages
- 180
- Publisher
- Pocket Books
- Published
- May 1983
- Type
- Fiction