The Valentine cat

Ann Whitehead Nagda

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The Valentine cat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann Whitehead Nagda

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

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

CatsFriendshipSchool LifeHumorFamily

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

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
3
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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18,036 words
2h 0m read-aloud
ISBN
9780823421237
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,036
Read-Aloud
~2h 0m

Genres

Subjects

CatsSchoolsJournalismValentine's Day