What reading level is That Bothered Kate?

That Bothered Kate by Harcourt Brace & Co is at a Level 2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is That Bothered Kate appropriate for?

That Bothered Kate is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Emotional: Family Change.

What genre is That Bothered Kate?

That Bothered Kate is fiction — Sisters.

Does That Bothered Kate have any content warnings?

That Bothered Kate has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Family Change. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is That Bothered Kate?

That Bothered Kate by Harcourt Brace & Co is 32 pages.

That Bothered Kate

Harcourt Brace & Co

That Bothered Kate

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Harcourt Brace & Co

Reading Level 2 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd 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

Kate is the only one who can see how tricky it is to have a little sister who changes like the weather. First, Tory wants to follow Kate everywhere, but then she suddenly finds new friends and forgets all about her. Understanding this change is harder than it looks—and it teaches a big lesson about family.

Themes

Family Coming of AgeSibling Relationships

Quick Assessment

That Bothered Kate explores the evolving relationship between siblings, focusing on the emotional ups and downs when a younger sister shifts from being clingy to independent. Suitable for early readers aged 5 to 8, this gentle fiction addresses themes of family dynamics and growing up. Parents should note the story handles feelings of jealousy and change in a child-appropriate way.