Pioneer Cat
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–10 · 1988 · Est. 1 hour read

Pioneer Cat

Written by William H Hooks · Illustrated by Charles Robinson

A secret cat on the Oregon Trail could change everything for a young pioneer girl.

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64 pages· 7,840 words· Est. 1 hour read· 630L
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Bookroo's summary

Nine-year-old Kate Purdy embarks on the Oregon Trail, hiding a stowaway cat named Snuggs. As her family faces buffalo stampedes and unexpected dangers, Kate must keep Snuggs a secret. Will her bond with the cat and new friend Rosie survive the journey's challenges? Discover the trials and friendships that unfold on this historic adventure.

From the publisher

“Moving West on the Oregon Trail, nine-year-old Kate Purdy and her familyward off a buffalo stampede and an Indian attack, and deal with a stowaway catand her kittens, all the while chronicling the trip itself and the developingfriendship between Kate and Rosie Murphy. Hooks gives the essence of Kate’ssensitive and cunning nature while portraying Rosie as a self-sufficient younggirl. The fast-moving plot helps readers along.”– “School Library Journal. “

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
64
Words
7,840
Reading age
7–10
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
630L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
3.3
F&P level
~O
Scholastic level
F
AR points
1
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
335
Publication
Published
October 12, 1988
First published
October 1, 1988
Publisher
Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780394820385
LCCN
88004708
OCLC
17732812

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