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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.
31 pages· 546 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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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
What readers & critics say
Reviews
3.0
out of 7
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The fine print
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
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