Child Bride

Cathy Glass

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Child Bride

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Part 3 Of 3

by Cathy Glass

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

Here's a secret: a young girl faces a life very different from yours, hidden behind closed doors in a faraway home. Her story is full of challenges and hope, but that's only the beginning.

Themes

Foster ChildrenFoster Home CareMulticulturalFamily

Quick Assessment

Child Bride by Cathy Glass is a middle-grade novel that explores the difficult experiences of foster children, particularly focusing on cultural challenges within foster care in Great Britain. Suitable for ages 9-12, this book sensitively addresses themes of family change and cultural identity without graphic content, making it appropriate for its audience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

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

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
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

138 pages
ISBN
9780007590049
Pages
138
Publisher
HarperCollins UK
Published
2014
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Foster Home CareFoster ChildrenAsians, Great Britain