What reading level is Bella's Gift?

Bella's Gift by Rick Santorum is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Bella's Gift appropriate for?

Bella's Gift is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 11ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Bella's Gift?

Bella's Gift is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Bella's Gift have any content warnings?

Bella's Gift has a HootRating of 11ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Bella's Gift?

Bella's Gift by Rick Santorum is 288 pages.

Bella's Gift

Rick Santorum

Bella's Gift

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

How One Little Girl Transformed Our Family and Inspired a Nation

by Rick Santorum

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Bella is not like other kids, and her story will surprise you. Even when doctors said she might not live, her family found a way to fill every day with love and hope. This is a powerful story about how every person matters, no matter what.

Themes

Disability Representation FamilyFaithBiographyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

Bella's Gift shares the heartfelt journey of Rick and Karen Santorum's family as they embrace life with their daughter Bella, who has Down syndrome. This middle-grade book offers an honest and faith-based perspective on the challenges and joys of raising a child with special needs, emphasizing themes of family love, resilience, and acceptance. It is appropriate for ages 9-12 and sensitively handles themes of disability and faith.