Catherine Finds Her Balance

Kit Hood

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Catherine Finds Her Balance

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

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by Kit Hood

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What would you do if your parents never stopped fighting and you had a secret you were scared to share? Imagine having to move far away and feeling like your world is spinning out of control. Catherine must find her balance amid all these changes, but will she succeed?

Themes

FamilyMarriage & DivorceEmotions & FeelingsComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the emotional challenges faced by children of divorcing parents, including themes of family conflict, secrecy, and adjusting to new environments. Suitable for ages 9-12, it portrays realistic situations with sensitivity and encourages resilience and creativity in young readers. Parents should note the book deals with complex emotions related to family changes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Divorce & Family Change Emotions & Feelings
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

120 pages
ISBN
9781550280623
Pages
120
Publisher
James Lorimer & Company
Published
January 1, 1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FamilyMarriage & DivorceSocial IssuesEmotions & Feelings32642Degrassi Family Divorce