What reading level is Day at a Time?

Day at a Time by Jane Claypool Miner is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is Day at a Time appropriate for?

Day at a Time is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Alcoholism, Family problems, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Day at a Time?

Day at a Time is fiction — Alcoholism.

Does Day at a Time have any content warnings?

Day at a Time has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Alcoholism, Family problems, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Day at a Time

Jane Claypool Miner

Day at a Time

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jane Claypool Miner

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Ellen faces a challenge that many keep hidden: her father's battle with alcohol. She takes a brave step by joining Alateen, searching for hope and strength. This story shows how one choice can change everything.

Themes

Family Coming of AgeEmotional HealthSupport Groups

Quick Assessment

This young adult novel tackles the difficult topic of a parent's alcoholism through the eyes of Ellen, a teenager seeking support at an Alateen meeting. It realistically portrays the emotional impact of family struggles and offers a message of coping and resilience, appropriate for ages 13 and up.