The Valentine cat
Ann Whitehead Nagda
The Valentine cat
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Ann Whitehead Nagda
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 Jenny must find a new home for her playful cat Munchkin, her friends try to help, but Munchkin's mischievous ways make it tricky to settle in. He ends up staying at school, where his antics cause chaos just in time for the Valentine's Day pet party. Jenny uses her voice to convince everyone that Munchkin belongs right where he is, even if he's a little wild!
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 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780823421237
- Publisher
- Holiday House
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 18,036
- Read-Aloud
- ~2h 0m