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Between myself and them

Carol Krause

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Between myself and them

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Stories of Disability and Difference

by Carol Krause

Reading Level 6 11ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

The soft rustle of pages turns into voices—real stories of young adults navigating life with disabilities. Feel their hopes, struggles, and triumphs as they share moments about school, friendships, and discovering who they truly are. These voices invite you to see the world through their eyes and hearts.

Themes

Disability RepresentationComing of AgeFamilySelf-DiscoveryHealth and Wellness

Quick Assessment

This book offers a thoughtful collection of first-person narratives from young adults living with disabilities, covering topics like education, relationships, health, and self-image. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, it sensitively explores diverse experiences and challenges, making it a valuable resource for families, educators, and professionals. The stories promote empathy and understanding without graphic content.

Why we rated Between myself and them 11ME

Between myself and them is written at a Level 6 reading level across 222 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Between myself and them works for readers up to grade 8.0.

We rate Between myself and them as 11ME ("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 — 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, Between myself and them explores disability representation, coming of age, family, self-discovery, and health and wellness — 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 disability representation, coming of age, family.
  • 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

11ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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

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Details

Book Length

222 pages
ISBN
9781896764993
Pages
222
Publisher
Second Story Press
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adults With DisabilitiesPeople With DisabilitiesPeople With Disabilities, Biography