What reading level is First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip?

First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip by Mac Barnett is at a Level 3-4 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip appropriate for?

First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip?

First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip is fiction — Juvenile Fiction. Part of the First Cat in Space series.

Does First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip have any content warnings?

First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip

Mac Barnett

First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mac Barnett

First Cat in Space

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd 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

When a mischievous AI paperclip named CheckMate sets out to turn all living things into perfect paperclips, a fearless cat, a Moon Queen, and a robot named LOZ 4000 must team up to stop it. But when the First Cat in Space loses its powers, the mission falls to an ordinary kitty to save the universe from becoming school supplies. Get ready for a hilarious adventure filled with space dinos, clever gadgets, and unexpected heroes!