The cinder-eyed cats
Eric Rohmann
The cinder-eyed cats
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eric Rohmann
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
A young boy journeys to a sunny island where he joins five striped cats for a special night by the sea. Together, they watch colorful ocean creatures come ashore to dance under the glow of their campfire. The rhythmic verses bring this enchanting nighttime adventure to life for early readers.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. 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
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0517708965
- Publisher
- Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 1997
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 159
- Read-Aloud
- ~1 min