What reading level is Finding Ben?

Finding Ben by Barbara LaSalle is at a Level 6 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Finding Ben appropriate for?

Finding Ben is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is Finding Ben?

Finding Ben is nonfiction — Family & Relationships.

Does Finding Ben have any content warnings?

Finding Ben has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Finding Ben?

Finding Ben by Barbara LaSalle is 280 pages.

Finding Ben

Barbara LaSalle

Finding Ben

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Mother's Journey Through the Maze of Asperger's

by Barbara LaSalle

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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 someone’s mind worked like a supercomputer but made it hard to understand the world around them? Ben remembers facts better than anyone, yet struggles with changes and making friends. How will his family learn to understand and love him just the way he is?

Themes

Children with Special NeedsFamilyBiography / AutobiographyNeurodivergent Characters

Quick Assessment

Finding Ben is a heartfelt middle-grade novel exploring the life of a boy with Asperger's Syndrome, a condition on the autism spectrum. Through the eyes of his mother, the story captures the challenges and triumphs of understanding neurodiversity, making it suitable for readers aged 9-12. The book sensitively portrays themes of special needs and family acceptance without intense conflict.