King and Kayla and the Case of the Cat Hunt
Dori Hillestad Butler
King and Kayla and the Case of the Cat Hunt
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Dori Hillestad Butler
The text is written at a 1st 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
Join King and Kayla, the clever dog-and-girl detective team, as they embark on a new adventure to find Raj's missing cat who mysteriously disappeared from a locked house. With King’s love for making new friends and a sharp eye for clues, they follow the trail to uncover the truth about the curious cat’s escape. Young readers will enjoy solving this fun and heartwarming mystery alongside their favorite furry detective duo.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 1-2 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
9/10High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781682634677
- Pages
- 50
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2023
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,157
- Read-Aloud
- ~8 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy