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The great cat conspiracy

Katie Davies

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The great cat conspiracy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Katie Davies

Illustrated by Shaw, Hannah, illustrator

Reading Level 6 11LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

Have you ever wondered what secrets a cat might be hiding? When the New Cat starts bringing strange 'gifts' into the house, things get mysterious fast. Now, with the cat missing, can Anna, Suzanne, and Tom uncover the truth before it's too late?

Themes

CatsFamiliesBrothers and sistersEccentrics and eccentricitiesJuvenile fictionMystery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade mystery centers on a family dealing with a mischievous new cat whose unusual behavior leads to tension and a disappearance. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores family dynamics, problem-solving, and sibling cooperation without any intense content. Parents can expect a lighthearted, humorous tale with a touch of suspense.

Why we rated The great cat conspiracy 11LE

The great cat conspiracy is written at a Level 6 reading level across 218 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The great cat conspiracy works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate The great cat conspiracy as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, The great cat conspiracy explores cats, families, brothers and sisters, eccentrics and eccentricities, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about cats, families, brothers and sisters.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

218 pages
ISBN
9781847385970
Pages
218
Publisher
Simon & Schuster UK
Published
2011
Type
Fiction

Subjects

CatsFamiliesBrothers and SistersEccentrics and EccentricitiesFamily LifeHumorous StoriesMystery and Detective StoriesDetective and Mystery StoriesRabbitsEngland

Places

England