What reading level is Don't ever tell?

Don't ever tell by Kathy O'Beirne is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Don't ever tell appropriate for?

Don't ever tell is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12VE (Vivid — Emotional). Content flags: Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Mental Health Treatment.

What genre is Don't ever tell?

Don't ever tell is nonfiction — Abused children.

Does Don't ever tell have any content warnings?

Don't ever tell has a HootRating of 12VE (Vivid — Emotional). Content flags include: Child Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Institutional Abuse, Mental Health Treatment. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Don't ever tell?

Don't ever tell by Kathy O'Beirne is 300 pages.

Don't ever tell

Kathy O'Beirne

Don't ever tell

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Kathy O'Beirne

Reading Level 7 12VE Ages 9-12 Heads Up

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Some secrets are buried so deep, they seem impossible to tell. Kathy faced storms no child should ever endure — from family pain to places meant to protect her turning dark. Her brave story shows why speaking out matters more than ever.

Themes

Abused ChildrenBiographyChild AbuseCatholic ChurchFamilyMental Health

Quick Assessment

Don't Ever Tell is a powerful and intense fictionalized biography that delves into the traumatic experiences of a young girl subjected to abuse within her family and institutional settings. Suitable for mature middle-grade readers (ages 9-12), it deals with sensitive topics such as physical and sexual abuse, mental health treatment, and institutional cruelty. Parents should be aware of the emotional heaviness and graphic nature of the content before sharing this book with their children.