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Cynthia Weil

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806

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Cynthia Weil

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The hum of the car engine blends with the scent of pine as KT grips the steering wheel tight. Each mile stretches their family story further—two brothers she never knew, and a father who’s been a mystery until now. Together, they’re chasing answers that might change everything they thought they knew about home.

Themes

FamilyIdentity & Self-DiscoveryAdventureBrothers and SistersMothers and DaughtersAutomobile Travel

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel follows sixteen-year-old KT as she discovers her father was a sperm donor known as Donor 806 and meets two half-brothers for the first time. Their road trip from Missouri to California explores themes of family, identity, and belonging, suitable for readers aged 9-12. The story gently addresses complex family dynamics without intense content, making it an accessible read for this age group.

Why we rated 806 11ME

806 is written at a Level 6 reading level across 232 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, 806 works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate 806 as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.

Thematically, 806 explores family, identity & self-discovery, adventure, brothers and sisters, and mothers and daughters — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

  • Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about family, identity & self-discovery, adventure.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

232 pages
ISBN
9781939100146
Pages
232
Publisher
Tanglewood Press
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

IdentityMothers and DaughtersBrothers and SistersAutomobile TravelSingle-parent Families