The Winged Cat and other tales of ancient civilizations
Deborah Nourse Lattimore
The Winged Cat and other tales of ancient civilizations
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
And Other Tales of Ancient Civilizations
by Deborah Nourse Lattimore
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
Explore magical adventures across ancient Egypt, Crete, and Babylon through the eyes of brave children and mystical creatures. Discover enchanted amulets, daunting challenges from fierce priestesses, and the power of kindness to change destinies. Each tale invites young readers to step back in time and experience wonder and courage in legendary lands.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 4-5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, fantasy violence. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated The Winged Cat and other tales of ancient civilizations 9LP
The Winged Cat and other tales of ancient civilizations is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 64 pages (approximately 5,726 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.8 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Winged Cat and other tales of ancient civilizations works for readers up to grade 6.8.
Read aloud, The Winged Cat and other tales of ancient civilizations takes about 38 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate The Winged Cat and other tales of ancient civilizations as 9LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, The Winged Cat and other tales of ancient civilizations explores adventure, fantasy world-building, historical, friendship, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, historical.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
5/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0064421546
- Pages
- 64
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- 2002
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 5,726
- Read-Aloud
- ~38 min
- Text Density
- Light Text