A time to heal

Timmen L. Cermak

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A time to heal

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Road to Recovery for Adult Children of Alcoholics

by Timmen L. Cermak

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Some kids carry invisible scars from their parents' struggles, but healing is possible. This story shows how bravery isn’t just about facing monsters—it’s about facing your own family’s challenges. Understanding this can change everything for those who feel stuck in the past.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the impact of growing up with alcoholic parents and the journey toward emotional recovery. Written by an expert in the field, it sensitively presents complex themes suitable for ages 9-12, emphasizing hope and resilience. Parents should note the focus on family challenges related to alcoholism but find it handled with care and age-appropriate language.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

227 pages
ISBN
9780874774542
Pages
227
Publisher
J P Tarcher
Published
1988
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Adult Children of AlcoholicsRehabilitationUnited StatesAlcoholismFamilyChildren of Alcoholics

Places

United States