Dewey the library cat

Vicki Myron

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Dewey the library cat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

a true story

by Vicki Myron

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A tiny kitten left in a chilly library drop box finds a warm home among the shelves and readers of a small town library. Dewey, the library cat, wins hearts with his playful spirit and brings hope to the community, showing how one little cat can brighten many lives. Filled with heartwarming moments and inspiring readers of all ages, Dewey's story celebrates courage and kindness.

Themes

AnimalsCommunityFriendshipHopeLibraries

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: high

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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.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

214 pages
37,766 words
4h 12m read-aloud
ISBN
9780316068710
Pages
214
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published
2010
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
37,766
Lexile
730L
Read-Aloud
~4h 12m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

DeweyLibrary CatsIowaSpencerCatsIowa, HistoryLibraries

Places

IowaSpencer