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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1993 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Captain Cat
Written & illustrated by Syd Hoff
Part of the I Can Read series
A cat with stripes joins the army, bringing unexpected friendship.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 158 ratings
48 pages· 388 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
In a bustling army barracks, a cat with more stripes than the soldiers becomes an unlikely member of the troop. Captain Cat's presence transforms the barracks, offering warmth and friendship in an unexpected place. As he navigates military life, his bond with a special friend shows that even the toughest environments can feel like home. What adventures await this feline soldier?
From the publisher
Captain Cat, that’s who. He has whiskers and paws, and more stripes than the soldiers have ever seen. But most important, he has a best friend who can make an army barracks feel like home.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 388
- Reading age
- 4–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 530L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.2
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 9586
Publication
- Published
- April 22, 1994
- First published
- June 1, 1993
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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