Buster and the little kitten
Hisako Madokoro
Buster and the little kitten
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Hisako Madokoro
Adventures of Buster the Puppy
The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Buster, a playful puppy, discovers a tiny kitten who is scared and alone. Together, they embark on a gentle adventure to reunite the kitten with its family. Along the way, they learn about kindness and friendship.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
7/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant 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
- 0836804902
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Pub
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 258
- Read-Aloud
- ~2 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy