The Mouse Butcher (Lythway Large Print Children's Series)
Jean Little
The Mouse Butcher (Lythway Large Print Children's Series)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jean Little
The text is written at a 4th 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 it would be like to live on an island ruled by cats? Meet Tom Plug, a skilled hunter who takes on the tricky job of finding food for the fancy but starving Bampton-Bush family. What challenges will he face in this feline-filled world?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel follows Tom Plug, a hunter living on an island inhabited only by cats, who is hired to provide food for a noble but hungry family. The story explores themes of survival and animal behavior in a unique setting appropriate for ages 9 to 12. It contains mild peril but is suitable for readers looking for an engaging adventure with animals.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780745114989
- Pages
- 144
- Publisher
- Galaxy Children's Large Print
- Published
- May 1992
- Type
- Fiction