An orphan has many parents
Phil Craft
An orphan has many parents
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Phil Craft
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
An Orphan Has Many Parents is a memoir of their childhoods by two graduates of the Pride of Judea Home in Brooklyn, paying tribute to the caring parental figures they encountered, and the administrators who made it work. Readers will be touched by the profound impact of this home on the lives of its residents. It also breaks new ground in the study of orphans and orphanages.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 6 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated An orphan has many parents Level 0
An orphan has many parents is written at a Level 6 reading level across 235 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, An orphan has many parents works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate An orphan has many parents as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
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.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 0 — UnratedThis book has not yet been rated for content intensity.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0881256501
- Pages
- 235
- Publisher
- KTAV Publishing House, Inc.
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Nonfiction