Edith, the Cat Who Ate an Elm Tree

Roz Young

Cover of Edith, the Cat Who Ate an Elm Tree

Edith, the Cat Who Ate an Elm Tree

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Roz Young

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

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9780613858298
Publisher
Turtleback
Published
November 1999
Type
Fiction

Subjects

AnimalsCats