And Don't Bring Jeremy
Marilyn Levinson
And Don't Bring Jeremy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marilyn Levinson
Illustrated by Diane de Groat
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Jeremy is not just any kid—he faces challenges that many don’t see. When the Krasners move to a new town for a school that understands kids like Jeremy, everything changes. Discover why standing by family can make all the difference.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This novel follows the Krasner family as they relocate to a town with a specialized school for children with disabilities, inspired by the author's real-life experiences. It thoughtfully explores themes of sibling relationships, peer pressure, and the challenges faced by children with special needs. Suitable for teens aged 13-18, it provides valuable insights into social issues without graphic content.
Why we rated And Don't Bring Jeremy 9ME
And Don't Bring Jeremy is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 132 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, And Don't Bring Jeremy works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate And Don't Bring Jeremy as 9ME ("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, social complexity — 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, And Don't Bring Jeremy explores special needs & learning difficulties, peer pressure, family - siblings, and social issues — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about special needs & learning difficulties, peer pressure, family - siblings.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780595169191
- Pages
- 132
- Publisher
- Backinprint.Com
- Published
- December 1, 2000
- Type
- Fiction