What reading level is The Cat and the Cuckoo?

The Cat and the Cuckoo by Ted Hughes is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Cat and the Cuckoo appropriate for?

The Cat and the Cuckoo is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is The Cat and the Cuckoo?

The Cat and the Cuckoo is fiction — Animals.

Does The Cat and the Cuckoo have any content warnings?

The Cat and the Cuckoo has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Cat and the Cuckoo?

The Cat and the Cuckoo by Ted Hughes is 128 pages.

The Cat and the Cuckoo

Ted Hughes

The Cat and the Cuckoo

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ted Hughes

Illustrated by Flora McDonnell

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if animals could tell their own stories through poems? Imagine a playful otter splashing in the river, a dragonfly darting over the water, and a robin singing from the treetops—all brought to life with beautiful pictures. But what secrets do these creatures hide beneath their everyday adventures?

Themes

English literaturePoetryNatureAnimalsChildren's literature

Quick Assessment

This illustrated poetry collection by Ted Hughes introduces children to a variety of animals from land, sea, and air through engaging and accessible poems. Suitable for readers aged 9 to 12, it encourages an appreciation for nature and literature within a middle-grade reading level. There is no intense content, making it a gentle and educational read for young poetry enthusiasts.