Cat who knew a cardinal
Jean Little
Cat who knew a cardinal
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jean Little
The text is written at a 6th 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
When a disliked theater director is mysteriously found dead after a play's final night, Jim Qwilleran and his clever Siamese cats, Koko and Yum Yum, step into a real-life whodunit set in an apple orchard. Together, they unravel secrets and shadowy motives lurking behind the curtains. Can they uncover the truth before the final act ends?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, mystery, suspicious circumstances. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0515107867
- Pages
- 289
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 61,873
- Lexile
- 880L
- Read-Aloud
- ~6h 52m
- Text Density
- Standard