What reading level is Cat running?

Cat running by Zilpha Keatley Snyder is at a Level 5-6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Cat running appropriate for?

Cat running is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Poverty & Hardship, Family Change, Loss & Grief.

Does Cat running have any content warnings?

Cat running has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Poverty & Hardship, Family Change, Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Cat running?

Cat running by Zilpha Keatley Snyder is 168 pages (approximately 43,505 words).

Cat running

Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Cat running

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Zilpha Keatley Snyder

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Eleven-year-old Cat Kinsey creates a hidden refuge to find peace away from her troubled home. Through her secret hideout, she discovers a struggling family who fled the Dust Bowl's devastation in Texas to seek a new life in California. Together, they navigate the hardships of the Great Depression while forming unexpected bonds.

Themes

Family Coming of Age Historical Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include poverty & hardship, family change, loss & grief. Written for readers ages 9-12.