Katman

Kevin C. Pyle

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Katman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kevin C. Pyle

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Katman isn’t just a name — it’s a symbol of quiet bravery. When fifteen-year-old Kit feeds stray cats all summer, nobody expects her to become a secret hero. But with the help of Jess, an artistic punk with a wild imagination, Kit’s courage becomes something unforgettable.

Themes

AnimalsFriendshipYoung Adult FictionComics & Graphic Novels

Quick Assessment

Katman follows fifteen-year-old Kit as she spends her summer caring for stray cats and forming a friendship with Jess, a creative and unconventional girl who honors Kit's quiet acts of kindness through her art. Suitable for teens, this graphic novel explores themes of friendship, self-expression, and compassion without intense content. It is appropriate for readers aged 13 and up.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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

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Details

Book Length

149 pages
ISBN
9780805082852
Pages
149
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

AnimalsCatsComics & Graphic NovelsYoung Adult FictionPetsComing of AgeHuman-animal Relationships