What reading level is Divorce and Loss?

Divorce and Loss by Joshua Ehrlich is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Divorce and Loss appropriate for?

Divorce and Loss is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Divorce and Loss?

Divorce and Loss is fiction — Psychology.

Does Divorce and Loss have any content warnings?

Divorce and Loss has a HootRating of 9ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Divorce and Loss?

Divorce and Loss by Joshua Ehrlich is 187 pages.

Divorce and Loss

Joshua Ehrlich

Divorce and Loss

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Helping Adults and Children Mourn When a Marriage Comes Apart

by Joshua Ehrlich

Reading Level 4-5 9ME Ages 9-12 Matched

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 a family changes forever? Imagine feeling the sadness and confusion when your parents decide to live apart. Can anyone help make the pain a little easier to bear?

Themes

DivorceLossFamilyPsychological AspectsChildren of Divorced Parents

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book addresses the emotional challenges children face during divorce, focusing on themes of loss and mourning. It provides insight into the psychological impact of divorce on families and how therapy can support healing. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively explores complex feelings without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Clear

Social

Light

Thematic

Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

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.

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Details

Book Length

187 pages

ISBN: 9781306867832
Pages: 187
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 2014
Type: Fiction

Genres

Psychology

Subjects

Divorce, Psychological AspectsLossDivorced PeopleChildren of Divorced ParentsFamily PsychotherapyFamiliesMethodsDivorcePsychological AspectsFamily TherapyPsychology