Cry of the cat
Robert Lawrence Stine
Cry of the cat
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Robert Lawrence Stine
The text is written at a 3rd 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
Allison sets out to return a mysterious black cat to its home, but the eerie, crumbling house holds secrets that make leaving far more difficult than she imagined. Shadows loom and strange sounds echo as she tries to find her way back to safety. Can Allison escape the house before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fear & anxiety. 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
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0590399888
- Pages
- 119
- Publisher
- Scholastic Paperbacks
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 18,766
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 5m
- Text Density
- Standard