A Room for Cathy

Catherine Woolley

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A Room for Cathy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Catherine Woolley

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The scent of fresh paint and the creak of new floorboards fill the air as Cathy imagines her very own room in their new house. But when her father’s big promotion doesn’t come through, her dream space starts to slip away. Still, with new friends by her side, Cathy discovers that sometimes home is about more than just a room.

Themes

FamilyFriendshipComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of family change, financial disappointment, and friendship as Cathy navigates her hopes for a personal space in a new home that may not materialize. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently addresses emotional resilience and adapting to unforeseen challenges without intense conflict or distressing content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

116 pages
ISBN
9780590315760
Pages
116
Publisher
McNally & Loftin Publishers
Published
1975
Type
Fiction

Genres

Families

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