Caring As Tenacity
Mary Anne Pitman, Debbie Zorn
Caring As Tenacity
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Stories of Urban School Survival
by Mary Anne Pitman, Debbie Zorn
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
The hum of chatter and the scratch of pencils fill the busy classroom, where every small act of kindness changes the day. Feel the warmth of caring hearts in a place where friendship and support grow like a garden. Sometimes, the smallest gestures hold the biggest power to shape who we become.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction explores the importance of care and support in urban school settings through interconnected stories of daily interactions. It introduces children aged 9-12 to themes of kindness, behavior, and community within educational environments. The book thoughtfully addresses social dynamics and emotional growth appropriate for this age group.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781572732117
- Pages
- 141
- Publisher
- Hampton Press (NJ)
- Published
- January 2000
- Type
- Nonfiction