Father Figure
by Richard Peck
Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3)
Ages 13+
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.
Representation & Themes
FamilyComing of AgeIdentity & Self-Discovery
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
Details
- ISBN
- 0440200695
- Pages
- 182
- Publisher
- Laurel Leaf
- Published
- February 1, 1988
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 41,869
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Fiction, generalFathers