Cover of Waltzing the cat

Waltzing the cat

by Pam Houston

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Follow Lucy O'Rourke, a daring photographer whose life is a wild mix of quirky family moments, thrilling outdoor escapades, and a colorful parade of unexpected romances. From white-water rafting mishaps to surprising encounters in far-flung places, Lucy navigates love and adventure with sharp humor and resilience. Her journey leads her to a small town where she discovers the deeper, quieter quests of the heart.

Representation & Themes

AdventureRomanceComing of AgeFamilyHumor

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Physical Danger Fear & Anxiety Romantic Content
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0671026372
Pages
288
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
1999
Type
Fiction
Word Count
75,084

Genres

Fiction

Subjects

Fiction, short stories (single author)