What reading level is Catwings?

Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Catwings appropriate for?

Catwings is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Catwings?

Catwings is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Catwings have any content warnings?

Catwings has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Catwings?

Catwings by Ursula K. Le Guin is 39 pages.

Catwings

Ursula K. Le Guin

Catwings

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ursula K. Le Guin

Illustrated by S.D. Shindler

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Wings flutter as four brave kittens soar above the noisy city, heartbeats pounding with every daring leap. They leave behind dark alleys and chase the promise of a safer home. But just when they think they've found it, something unexpected happens that changes everything.

Themes

Adventure Friendship FamilyFictionCity Life

Quick Assessment

Catwings is a gentle, imaginative story about four winged kittens who escape the dangers of city life to find a safe and loving home. Suitable for early readers aged 5-8, it explores themes of adventure, friendship, and resilience without any intense content. The story encourages empathy and kindness through its warm portrayal of both animal and human characters.

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle

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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

39 pages

ISBN: 9780531071106
Pages: 39
Publisher: Orchard Books (NY)
Published: March 1999
Type: Fiction

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

LifestylesCity LifeAction & AdventureCity & Town LifeAnimalsCatsFeral CatsKittensHorror StoriesFantasy FictionHuman-animal RelationshipsFlightAdventure and Adventurers