Dewey the library cat
a true story
by Vicki Myron
Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 9-12
The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A tiny kitten left in a chilly library drop box finds a warm home among the shelves and readers of a small town library. Dewey, the library cat, wins hearts with his playful spirit and brings hope to the community, showing how one little cat can brighten many lives. Filled with heartwarming moments and inspiring readers of all ages, Dewey's story celebrates courage and kindness.
Representation & Themes
AnimalsCommunityFriendshipHopeLibraries
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: high
Details
- ISBN
- 9780316068710
- Pages
- 214
- Publisher
- Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Nonfiction
- Word Count
- 37,766
- Lexile
- 730L
Genres
Juvenile Nonfiction
Subjects
Dewey (Cat) -- Juvenile literatureLibrary cats -- Iowa -- Spencer -- Biography -- Juvenile literatureJuvenile literatureDewey (Cat)Library catsBiographyCatsCats, juvenile literatureIowa, historyIowa, juvenile literatureLibraries, juvenile literatureLibraries
Places
IowaSpencer