CatStronauts

Drew Brockington

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CatStronauts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Space Station Situation

by Drew Brockington

Reading Level 4-5 9LE 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

Waffles is stuck orbiting Earth all alone in his space suit, and the CatStronauts are one cat short! With the Hubba Bubba Telescope broken and their funding on the line, this team of space-faring cats must scramble to save the day. Can a crew with a missing member and a whole lot of tuna handle a disaster that could change the world?

Quick Assessment

CatStronauts is a colorful, engaging graphic novel suitable for children ages 9-12 that blends humor, adventure, and space exploration with a team of cat astronauts. The story features themes of teamwork, problem-solving, and resilience as the crew faces technical challenges and a high-stakes global disaster. Parents can expect light peril and mild tension but nothing overly intense, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

168 pages
ISBN
9780316307529
Pages
168
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Cartoons and ComicsAstronautsOuter SpaceCatsHotelSpaceAstronomyPoliticiansHumorous StoriesSpace Flight

People

WafflesPom pommajor meowserpresident of the United StatesBlanket

Places

Space hotelMission controlrocket