Katz-Cohen

Samuel Astrachan

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Katz-Cohen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Samuel Astrachan

Reading Level 8 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you could travel through time and live the lives of your great-grandparents? Imagine discovering secrets, challenges, and triumphs that shaped your family over three generations. But what happens when the past and present collide in unexpected ways?

Quick Assessment

Katz-Cohen: A Saga of Three Generations is a middle-grade fiction book that explores family history and heritage through the eyes of multiple generations. Suitable for ages 9-12, it delves into themes of identity and legacy with some complex vocabulary and multi-layered storytelling. Parents should note the book involves emotional depth and reflections on family changes, making it ideal for mature middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Identity & Self-Discovery Family Change Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

8/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

441 pages
ISBN
0025039504
Pages
441
Publisher
Macmillan
Published
1978
Type
Fiction

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