Cover of The winged cat

The winged cat

A Tale of Ancient Egypt

by Deborah Nourse Lattimore

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

In ancient Egypt, a brave servant girl and a powerful High Priest race to unlock the twelve gates of the Netherworld by finding the right magic spells from the Book of the Dead. Their quest reveals secrets about the mysterious passing of the girl's beloved winged cat. This enchanting tale blends ancient magic and adventure in a world full of wonder.

Representation & Themes

CatsMagicAncient EgyptAdventureMystery

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0060236353
Pages
32
Publisher
HarperCollins Publishers
Published
1992
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,547

Genres

Cats

Subjects

Cats -- Fiction.Magic -- Fiction.Egypt -- Fiction.FictionCatsMagicJuvenile fictionPetsDeathKings and rulersEgyptian GodsCourageSocial life and customsManners and customsDonna Harsh CollectionEgyptian settingChildren's fictionCats, fictionEgypt, fiction

Places

Egypt