Edith, the Cat Who Ate an Elm Tree
Roz Young
Edith, the Cat Who Ate an Elm Tree
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Roz Young
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
Did you know Edith the cat once roamed free and ruled the neighborhood? Now she’s stuck inside a condo, looking for new adventures to keep boredom at bay—but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming middle-grade book follows Edith, a once free-roaming cat now adjusting to life as a condo pet. Filled with gentle humor and thoughtful observations, it explores themes of change, aging, and adaptation suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the story’s calm tone and focus on family-pet relationships without any intense content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
- ISBN
- 9780613858298
- Publisher
- Turtleback
- Published
- November 1999
- Type
- Fiction