Epileptic

David B.

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Epileptic

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by David B.

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 13+ Heads Up Rich Discussion

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

A boy’s world shifts as his older brother faces the challenges of epilepsy, leading their family through hope, struggle, and healing. Vivid illustrations bring to life the brother’s fight, the family’s history, and the emotions that bind them together. This powerful story reveals the courage found in hardship and the strength of family ties.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include illness & injury, loss & grief, fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Illness & Injury Loss & Grief Fear & Anxiety Family Change War & Conflict
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

7/10

Rich themes that spark meaningful family conversation. Great for book clubs and read-alouds.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
8
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
10
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

361 pages
36,308 words
4h 2m read-aloud
ISBN
0375714685
Pages
361
Publisher
Pantheon
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
36,308
Read-Aloud
~4h 2m
Text Density
Light Text

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