The Porcelain Cat

Michael Patrick Hearn

Cover of The Porcelain Cat

The Porcelain Cat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Michael Patrick Hearn

Illustrated by Leo Dillon

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

The text is written at a 4th 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 a young sorcerer's helper named Nickon must find a rare ingredient, he embarks on an exciting quest to help bring a magical porcelain cat to life. Along the way, Nickon discovers the power of courage and cleverness in this enchanting fairy tale adventure.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 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

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

32 pages
1,600 words
11m read-aloud
ISBN
0689035926
Pages
32
Publisher
Milk & Cookies
Published
August 31, 2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,600
Read-Aloud
~11 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Language & LiteratureFairy Tales & FolkloreChildren's Stories, AmericanScience FictionScience Fiction, Fantasy, & MagicFairy TalesFolkloreCats