Genius Factor

Paul Tobin

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Genius Factor

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How to Capture an Invisible Cat

by Paul Tobin

Reading Level 6 11LP Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Proton, the super-sized invisible cat, barrels through the town like a furry wrecking ball! Nate and Delphine sprint after him, dodging smashed mailboxes and startled neighbors. But just when they think they've got a plan, a shadowy group called the Red Death Tea Society appears—and things get way more dangerous.

Themes

HumorAdventureFriendshipGeniusChildren's Fiction

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows 6th-grader Nate Bannister, a young genius whose experiments often lead to hilarious chaos. When his invisible, super-sized cat Proton runs amok, Nate and his friend Delphine must work together to fix the mess, all while facing a quirky villainous group. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines humor and adventure with light suspense, making it an engaging read without intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

272 pages
ISBN
9781408869987
Pages
272
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing
Published
2016
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Humorous StoriesAdventure and AdventurersGenius