What reading level is Fear of Food?

Fear of Food by Carol Bacchi is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fear of Food appropriate for?

Fear of Food is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags: Fear & Anxiety, Sleep Deprivation.

What genre is Fear of Food?

Fear of Food is nonfiction — Biography & Autobiography.

Does Fear of Food have any content warnings?

Fear of Food has a HootRating of 9LE (Light — Emotional). Content flags include: Fear & Anxiety, Sleep Deprivation. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Fear of Food?

Fear of Food by Carol Bacchi is 172 pages.

Fear of Food

Carol Bacchi

Fear of Food

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Diary of Mothering

by Carol Bacchi

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if eating felt like the hardest thing in the world? Imagine a mom trying everything to help her little boy eat, but the food just won’t stay down. How far will she go to find answers when no one else seems to understand?

Themes

Mother and ChildFamilyNutritionEmotional Resilience

Quick Assessment

Fear of Food is a heartfelt middle-grade fiction book that explores a mother's challenges during her son's first two years, focusing on his food refusal and the emotional struggles that come with it. The story touches on themes of nutrition, motherhood, and perseverance through medical uncertainty, making it suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the book deals with complex feelings like frustration, sleep deprivation, and navigating healthcare obstacles.