The cat that was left behind

C. S. Adler

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The cat that was left behind

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by C. S. Adler

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Chad is unsure if his new foster family will be different from the ones before, but a summer by the sea and a chance encounter with a stray cat help him start to believe in new beginnings. As he grows closer to his foster family and the curious cat, Chad discovers hope and friendship in unexpected places.

Themes

Foster CareFamilyFriendshipAnimals

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, loneliness. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
5
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

146 pages
30,633 words
3h 24m read-aloud
ISBN
0395310202
Pages
146
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published
1981
Type
Fiction
Word Count
30,633
Read-Aloud
~3h 24m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Caring

Subjects

Foster Home CareCatsCaringFoster ChildrenChildren and AnimalsParental RejectionLonelinessHuman-animal Relationships

People

Chad Thomas Lester

Places

Cape Cod