What reading level is Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia?

Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia by Jonathan B. Tucker is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia appropriate for?

Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia?

Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia is fiction — Health & Fitness.

Does Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia have any content warnings?

Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia has a HootRating of 12ME (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 Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia?

Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia by Jonathan B. Tucker is 338 pages.

Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia

Jonathan B. Tucker

Ellie, a child's fight against leukemia

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jonathan B. Tucker

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 brave girl faces a scary illness called leukemia? Ellie and her family navigate hospital visits, treatments, and hope, all while holding onto each other. But will their courage be enough to win this fight?

Themes

FamilyIllness & InjuryComing of AgePsychological ImpactMedical Information

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book explores the challenges of childhood leukemia through the story of Ellie and her family. It combines accurate medical information about leukemia and its treatments with the emotional impact on patients and their loved ones. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses illness and family dynamics without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional

Emotional

Moderate ←

Physical

Light

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

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

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Details

Book Length

338 pages

ISBN: 9780030576621
Pages: 338
Publisher: Holt McDougal
Published: 1982
Type: Fiction

Genres

Health & Fitness

Subjects

Leukemia in ChildrenCase StudiesPsychological AspectsPatientsFamily RelationshipsPsychological Aspects of Leukemia in ChildrenLeukemia, Patients, BiographyLeukemiaInfantChildLeukemia, Lymphocytic, AcuteCase ReportsPsychologyFamilyPrecursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma