Divorce, Confidence and Relaxation
Michael S. Prokop
Divorce, Confidence and Relaxation
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Self Help Book for Kids (3-15) and Adults
by Michael S. Prokop
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
Divorce can feel like the whole world is changing, but what if you could find your own power and calm in the middle of it all? This story shows how confidence and relaxation can help you face tough family changes with a brave heart. Discover why feeling strong inside matters more than anything else.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book addresses the emotional challenges children may face during parental divorce, offering a thoughtful narrative paired with discussion questions to facilitate conversation. Appropriate for ages 9-12, it sensitively explores feelings of uncertainty and self-confidence, aiming to support children through family transitions without graphic content or distressing scenes.
Why we rated Divorce, Confidence and Relaxation 11LE
Divorce, Confidence and Relaxation is written at a Level 6 reading level across 223 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Divorce, Confidence and Relaxation works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Divorce, Confidence and Relaxation as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Divorce, Confidence and Relaxation explores family, emotional growth, confidence, and coping with change — 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, emotional growth, confidence.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780933879317
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Alegra House Pubs
- Published
- December 1986
- Type
- Fiction