Temple Cat
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Picture Book · Ages 5–8 · 1991 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Temple Cat

Written by Andrew Clements · Illustrated by Kate Kiesler

A cat escapes palace life seeking freedom and finds unexpected love.

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31 pages· 546 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD780L
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Bookroo's summary

In ancient Egypt, a palace cat yearns for freedom beyond opulence. One night, he escapes the confines of luxury, discovering love and warmth with two impoverished children. Will he choose comfort or true affection?

From the publisher

Author Biography: Andrew Clements is the author of many books for children, including, for Clarion, BRIGHT CHRISTMAS and WORKSHOP. A full-time writer, he lives in Westborough, Massachusetts. Born in New Hampshire and raised in Vermont, Kate Kiesler began painting at an early age. She graduated from the Rhode Island School of Design and now paints and illustrates full-time. Kate paints with oils, and her rich style has been highly praised. Kate Kiesler has illustrated numerous picture books, including THE GREAT FROG RACE AND OTHER POEMS. She lives in Frisco, Colorado.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
31
Words
546
Reading age
5–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD780L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~S
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
13765
Publication
Published
February 28, 1996
First published
January 1, 1991
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780395698426
LCCN
94044082
OCLC
31658582

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