Chronic illness in children

Laura Lucia Hayman, Margaret M. Mahon, J. Rick Turner

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Chronic illness in children

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

An Evidence-Based Approach

by Laura Lucia Hayman, Margaret M. Mahon, J. Rick Turner

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

What if your body didn’t always work the way you wanted it to? Imagine facing daily challenges that no one else around you seems to understand, while still dreaming big and finding ways to shine. How do you stay strong when your health feels like a mystery waiting to be solved?

Themes

Chronic DiseaseFamilyEmotional ResilienceEvidence-Based MedicineComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the lives of children living with chronic illnesses, blending storytelling with evidence-based insights to foster understanding and empathy. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses the challenges these children face without overwhelming young readers. Parents should note the book's focus on medical themes and emotional resilience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

241 pages
ISBN
9780826138569
Pages
241
Publisher
Springer Pub. Co.
Published
2002
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Chronic Diseases in ChildrenChronically Ill ChildrenEvidence-Based MedicineChronic DiseaseChildMethodsPediatricsMaladies Chroniques Chez L'enfantMedicalMédecine FactuelleEvidence-based PediatricsChildren's HealthHealth & FitnessEnfants Malades Chroniques