The cat who found his way home

Michèle Coxon

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The cat who found his way home

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michèle Coxon

Reading Level 4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

A curious cat named Youstink vanishes but comes back with a shiny new coat and a sweet scent of flowers. His family welcomes him with open arms and gives him a new name, Petal, celebrating the magic of love and belonging. This gentle tale shows how home is where you are loved just as you are.

Themes

CatsLost and FoundFamilyLove and Acceptance

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
3
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

34 pages
694 words
5m read-aloud
ISBN
1887734678
Pages
34
Publisher
Star Bright Books
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
694
Read-Aloud
~5 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

CatsLost and Found Possessions