Jane on Her Own
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Picture Book · Ages 5–9 · 1999 · Est. 25 min read-aloud

Jane on Her Own

Written by Ursula K. Le Guin · Illustrated by S.D. Schindler

Book #4 in the Catwings series

A winged cat's quest for freedom leads to unexpected captivity.

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45 pages· 3,240 words· Est. 25 min read-aloud· 580L
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Bookroo's summary

Jane, a winged cat yearning for adventure, escapes her mundane farm life only to be captured by a seemingly kind human. Now, as the TV sensation Miss Mystery, she must navigate her newfound fame and confinement. Can Jane ever reclaim her freedom and explore the world as she dreams? Discover the twists and turns of her daring escape in this captivating tale.

From the publisher

Jane has a city adventure in this fourth book in legendary author Ursula K. Le Guin’s bestselling Catwings chapter book series, now with a new look! Jane, the youngest of the Catwings, thinks that life on the farm is absolutely boring. Looking for adventure, she takes to the skies to explore all the world has to offer. But when she flies through the window of a friendly-seeming human, Jane finds herself captured–and forced to make TV appearances as Miss Mystery, the fabulous winged cat. How can she possibly explore the world now? Is there anywhere Jane can be truly free?

At a glance
Format
Kindle Edition
Pages
45
Words
3,240
Reading age
5–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
580L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
October 24, 2023
First published
January 1, 1999
Publisher
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781665936682
LCCN
2022057973

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