All the days of her life

Lurlene McDaniel

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All the days of her life

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Lurlene McDaniel

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th 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

Lacey Duval is braver than you think — she hides her diabetes and family troubles to become part of the popular crowd at school. But keeping secrets comes with a price, and Lacey’s health and friendships are on the line. What will happen when the truth can’t be hidden any longer?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade novel explores themes of chronic illness, family change, and friendship through the story of Lacey, a young girl navigating high school while managing diabetes and her parents' divorce. It offers realistic insight into the challenges of fitting in and self-acceptance for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book sensitively addresses health management and emotional struggles without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Light
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

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

153 pages
ISBN
9780553562644
Pages
153
Publisher
Laurel Leaf
Published
1994
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

DiabetesHigh SchoolsFriendshipDiabetes in Adolescence