The cat that disappeared

Lori Mortensen

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The cat that disappeared

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lori Mortensen

My First Graphic Novel

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

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

When Ava's beloved cat Oatmeal vanishes just before the big pet show, Ava teams up with her friends Clair and Caleb to search high and low. Together, they follow clues and share adventures to bring Oatmeal safely back home. It's a heartwarming tale of friendship and determination for young readers.

Themes

FriendshipPetsAdventureLost and Found

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 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

8/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8
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Details

Book Length

18 pages
407 words
3m read-aloud
ISBN
9781434218872
Pages
18
Publisher
Capstone
Published
2010
Type
Fiction
Word Count
407
Read-Aloud
~3 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Graphic NovelsCatsPetsLost and Found PossessionsLost and Found Possessions in FictionCats in FictionPets in FictionCartoons and ComicsComic Books, Strips