Between myself and them
Carol Krause
Between myself and them
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Stories of Disability and Difference
by Carol Krause
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
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 — 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
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781896764993
- Pages
- 222
- Publisher
- Second Story Press
- Published
- 2005
- Type
- Nonfiction