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Vicki Myron

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World

by Vicki Myron

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 13+ Balanced Read

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Poverty & Hardship
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
7
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

277 pages
70,359 words
7h 49m read-aloud
ISBN
9780446407410
Pages
277
Publisher
Grand Central Pub
Published
2008
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
70,359
Read-Aloud
~7h 49m
Text Density
Dense

Genres

Subjects

DeweyCatsIowaSpencerLibrary CatsNonfictionPetsBiography & AutobiographyPsychologyBonding, Human-PetIowa, BiographyLibraries, United StatesLibraries and CommunityLibrariesHuman-Animal BondLibrarians

Places

SpencerIowaUSA