Do It Yourself Kids Circus

Dorothy Louise Gagnon

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Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Surviving Life's Journey

by Dorothy Louise Gagnon

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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 if you could turn every tough moment into a step toward something amazing? Imagine growing up facing big challenges and still finding hope, strength, and lessons to share. This story shows how even in the hardest times, you can discover the power inside you to keep going.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeEmotional ResiliencePersonal Growth

Quick Assessment

This memoir shares the author's journey through significant hardships, including multiple family losses and personal tragedies, framed by her rural Canadian upbringing. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers (ages 9-12), it addresses themes of grief, resilience, and personal growth with honesty and insight. Parents should note the emotional depth and real-life challenges portrayed, offering valuable lessons on inner strength and coping with loss.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

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

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Family Change Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

226 pages
ISBN
9789991148939
Pages
226
Publisher
iUniverse
Published
November 1990
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Audio: Juvenile