Cat by the Tail cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.1
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 9387
Points per Word 0.000107
Page Count 83
Points per Page 0.012048

Description

"Cat by the Tail" is about a cat named Salem who becomes jealous when his owner Hilda brings home a tiny stray kitten she found. The story takes place in Hilda's home and follows Salem as he feels ignored and left out because of the new addition to the family. The book is written at a 3.1 reading level for middle grade readers (ages 4-8).

Quick Summary

This short and sweet story gives readers a front-row seat to one cat's hilarious meltdown when a tiny kitten steals the spotlight, perfectly capturing that relatable feeling of jealousy when a new sibling arrives. Kids will crack up at Salem's dramatic reactions and sulking tactics while secretly rooting for him to come around. If your kid likes "The Bad Guys" or "Captain Underpants," they'll devour this funny pet tale with its perfect mix of humor and heart. Perfect for second and third graders or anyone in grades 4-8 looking for a quick, feel-good read.