Ingles the Missing Cat Hardcover with CD
Chris L. Demarest
Ingles the Missing Cat Hardcover with CD
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
La Gata Perdida (Berlitz Adventures with Nicholas S.)
by Chris L. Demarest
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The soft purr of a tiny kitten fills the quiet streets as Nicholas and his family search everywhere for their missing cat, Princess. The gentle breeze carries whispers of hope and the promise of a new friend. Sometimes, the smallest paws lead to the biggest surprises—and warmest hearts.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This bilingual picture book follows Nicholas and his family as they look for their lost cat, Princess, with the help of a new kitten. Designed for early readers aged 5-8, it includes English and Spanish text, a picture dictionary, song lyrics, and an accompanying audio CD to support language learning. The story emphasizes family bonds, empathy, and the joy of unexpected friendships.
Why we rated Ingles the Missing Cat Hardcover with CD 8LE
Ingles the Missing Cat Hardcover with CD is written at a Level 3 reading level across 64 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Ingles the Missing Cat Hardcover with CD works for readers up to grade 5.0.
We rate Ingles the Missing Cat Hardcover with CD as 8LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Ingles the Missing Cat Hardcover with CD explores family, friendship, multicultural, and language learning — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, friendship, multicultural.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9789812468215
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- Berlitz Publishing
- Published
- July 31, 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction