The vanishing cat

Diana Kimpton

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The vanishing cat

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Diana Kimpton

Illustrated by Gucciardini, Desideria, illustrator

Amy Wild, Animal Talker

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

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

Amy is a special friend to all the animals on Clamerkin Island, and when Willow the Siamese cat disappears, she must use all her cleverness to find her. Join Amy on a heartfelt adventure filled with secrets and surprises as she tries to reunite with her beloved pet. Can Amy solve the mystery and bring Willow safely back home?

Themes

Animal communicationCatsLost and found possessionsHuman-animal communicationJuvenile fictionFriendshipAdventure

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

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

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
7
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

108 pages
8,669 words
58m read-aloud
ISBN
9780794529253
Pages
108
Publisher
Usborne Books
Published
2014
Type
Fiction
Word Count
8,669
Read-Aloud
~58 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Animal CommunicationCatsLost and Found PossessionsHuman-animal CommunicationAnimal Welfare