Daddy's girl
James David Landis
Daddy's girl
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by James David Landis
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 happens when the person you trust the most surprises you in the worst way? Jennie thought her family was perfect until she finds out a secret her dad never meant for her to see. Now, everything she believed about home is changing — but what will she do next?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade novel explores the complex emotions a thirteen-year-old girl faces after discovering her father's infidelity. The story sensitively addresses family problems and emotional turmoil suitable for readers ages 9 to 12. Parents should be aware that themes of betrayal and family change are central but presented in an age-appropriate manner.
Why we rated Daddy's girl 9ME
Daddy's girl is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 191 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Daddy's girl works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Daddy's girl as 9ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, Daddy's girl explores family, fathers and daughters, and family problems — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about family, fathers and daughters, family problems.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0688027636
- Pages
- 191
- Publisher
- William Morrow
- Published
- 1984
- Type
- Fiction