The cat with the yellow star
Susan Goldman Rubin
The cat with the yellow star
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Coming of Age in Terezin
by Susan Goldman Rubin
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.
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About This Book
At just eleven years old, Ela Stein faces unimaginable hardships when she is sent to the Terezin concentration camp during World War II. Amidst fear, loss, and harsh conditions, Ela finds courage and friendship, even taking part in a children’s opera to keep hope alive. Her story reveals the strength of the human spirit in the darkest of times.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, fear & anxiety, war & conflict. Written for readers ages 9-12.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 4 — IntenseHeavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
4/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0823418316
- Pages
- 40
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2006
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 5,878
- Read-Aloud
- ~39 min
- Text Density
- Light Text