It's like this, Cat
Age rating: Ages 10–14 · Children
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 1963
A young girl named Dinah navigates the complexities of growing up in a Boston neighborhood with her independent cat, Cat.
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Clean
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentThere is no sexual content in this book.
No violence is depicted in the story.
Profanity is absent from the dialogue and narration.
No blasphemous language appears in the text.
Substance use is not a theme in this novel.
The book does not feature suicide or self-harm.
The story is not scary or intended to frighten readers.
Occult or witchcraft elements are not present.
LGBTQ+ themes are not explored in this narrative.
The story does not promote a non-Christian worldview.
Christians are not portrayed negatively in this book.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceDinah shows quiet resilience in navigating her world.
Christian faith is not a focus of this story.
Love for family and pets is a gentle theme.
Themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are absent.
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