Changing families

David Fassler

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Changing families

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Guide for Kids and Grown-Ups

by David Fassler

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The phone rings, and everything changes in an instant. New faces appear at the dinner table, and the house feels different—like a puzzle missing pieces. How will you find your place when family looks nothing like before?

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book helps children ages 9-12 navigate the challenges of family changes such as divorce, remarriage, and blending households. It offers relatable scenarios and advice to support kids adjusting to new family dynamics and environments. The content is appropriate for its reading level and gently addresses emotional and social themes without graphic detail.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

179 pages
ISBN
0914525085
Pages
179
Publisher
Waterfront Books
Published
1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

StepparentsRemarriageBrothers and SistersDivorceFamily