Cat by the tail
Sarah J. Verney
Cat by the tail
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Sarah J. Verney
Sabrina the Teenage Witch (Archway)
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Salem, a proud cat, is upset when Hilda brings home a tiny kitten who steals all the attention. Feeling jealous and overlooked, Salem must learn what it means to share love and friendship with the new furry family member. This charming tale shows how even the grumpiest cats can warm up to surprises.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 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
- 0671023837
- Pages
- 83
- Publisher
- Simon Spotlight Entertainment
- Published
- 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 9,387
- Read-Aloud
- ~1h 3m
- Text Density
- Light Text