Armfuls of time

Barbara M. Sourkes

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Armfuls of time

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Psychological Experience of the Child with a Life-threatening Illness

by Barbara M. Sourkes

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th 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

"I just wish that I had armfuls of time." With these poignant words a four-year-old reminds us of the fragility of life and of the wisdom and courage of children with life-threatening illnesses. Armfuls of Time eloquently portrays the psychological experience of such children, who are irreversibly changed from the moment of diagnosis. How they live with life-threatening illness is the subject of this remarkable book.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

187 pages
ISBN
9780822955658
Pages
187
Publisher
Pittsburgh : University of Pittsburgh Press
Published
1995
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Critically Ill ChildrenPsychologyMental HealthChild PsychotherapyCase StudiesTumors in ChildrenPsychological AspectsChildrenChildren and DeathDeathGriefPsychological Aspects of Tumors in ChildrenTerminally Ill ChildrenKindChild PsychologyPsychotherapyLebensbedrohende KrankheitInfantCritical IllnessNeoplasmsChildBewältigungPsychologische AspectenKinderenDoodKankerEnfants Malades En Phase TerminalePsychologieEnfants Et MortEnfantsMortAspect PsychologiqueChagrinMedicalPediatricsHealth & FitnessChildren's HealthCase Reports