Father Figure
Richard Peck
Father Figure
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Richard Peck
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 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
6/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0440200695
- Pages
- 182
- Publisher
- Laurel Leaf
- Published
- February 1, 1988
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 41,869
- Read-Aloud
- ~4h 39m
- Text Density
- Standard