The crying cat

Pierre Coran

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The crying cat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Pierre Coran

Beginning to Read (Child's World)

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

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

When Charlock Halms comes up with a clever idea, a lonely cat finds a way to join his family on their holiday adventure. Alongside playful mice and curious rabbits, the cat's journey is filled with fun and friendship. Young readers will enjoy this heartwarming tale of cleverness and companionship.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 3-4 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

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

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Details

Book Length

38 pages
1,054 words
7m read-aloud
ISBN
0895657457
Pages
38
Publisher
Child's World
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,054
Read-Aloud
~7 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

CatsMiceRabbits