Coping When a Parent Has a Disability

Mary P. Donahue

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Coping When a Parent Has a Disability

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mary P. Donahue

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

Hands tremble as the phone rings again—this time, will it bring news that changes everything? School feels like a maze, friends don’t always understand, and at home, things are different because of Mom or Dad's disability. What happens when the world around you feels like it’s spinning too fast?

Themes

People with disabilitiesFamilyComing of AgeEmotional Growth

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book sensitively explores the challenges children face when a parent has a disability, blending real-life concerns with guidance on resilience and self-expression. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses social and emotional complexities common in adolescence while providing educational sections to dispel myths and offer expert advice. Parents will find it a helpful resource for opening conversations about disability and fostering empathy.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Fear & Anxiety Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
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
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

114 pages
ISBN
9781508178965
Pages
114
Publisher
The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published
2018
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

People With Disabilities