Father Figure

Richard Peck

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Father Figure

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Richard Peck

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Jim has long taken care of his younger brother, but when their father returns after years apart, Jim must navigate changing family dynamics and discover who he truly is. This heartfelt story explores the challenges of growing up and redefining relationships within a changing family.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include divorce & family change, identity & self-discovery, emotional. Written for readers ages 13+.

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

Divorce & Family Change Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

182 pages
41,869 words
4h 39m read-aloud
ISBN
0440200695
Pages
182
Publisher
Laurel Leaf
Published
February 1, 1988
Type
Fiction
Word Count
41,869
Read-Aloud
~4h 39m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Fathers