Adventures of Thelma Thistle and Her Friends - Learning about Dying
Joyce Crawford
Adventures of Thelma Thistle and Her Friends - Learning about Dying
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
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by Joyce Crawford
The text is written at a 5th 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
What if the new puppy you just got suddenly wasn't there anymore? Imagine trying to understand why your furry friend has gone away for good. Thelma and her friends face this hard question and discover that learning about dying can bring comfort and courage—but will their hearts be ready?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction gently introduces children ages 9-12 to the concept of death through the story of Thelma and her friends coping with the loss of a puppy. It offers a sensitive, age-appropriate explanation about dying, aiming to ease fear and confusion. Parents should know the book handles grief and loss with warmth and reassurance.
For Parents
Content Intensity
10ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781736985762
- Publisher
- Crawford, Joyce
- Published
- 1920
- Type
- Fiction