Dewey
Vicki Myron
Dewey
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
by Vicki Myron
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
When a tiny kitten is found shivering in a small Iowa library's drop-box, it sparks a heartwarming journey of friendship and hope. As the cat grows into a beloved mascot, it brings comfort and connection to a town facing tough times during the 1980s farm crisis. This uplifting story captures the power of community and the special bond between people and animals.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5-6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, poverty & hardship. Written for readers ages 13+.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780446407410
- Pages
- 277
- Publisher
- Grand Central Pub
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 70,359
- Read-Aloud
- ~7h 49m
- Text Density
- Dense