The cat from Hunger Mountain
Ed Young
The cat from Hunger Mountain
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ed Young
The text is written at a 3rd 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
High atop Hunger Mountain lives a lord cat who owns everything but still longs for more. When a drought strikes, he must leave his grand home and discovers what truly matters beyond riches and luxury. This beautifully illustrated tale invites young readers to reflect on gratitude and the treasures found in simple things.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief. 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
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780399172786
- Pages
- 34
- Publisher
- Penguin
- Published
- 2016
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 464
- Lexile
- 870L
- Read-Aloud
- ~3 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy