Foster care

Debra Bloom

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Foster care

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Debra Bloom

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

Here’s a secret: not all families are made of parents and siblings. Some kids find their way through foster homes, discovering new places and people while facing challenges they never expected. But that’s only the beginning of their journey.

Themes

Foster CareFamilyChildren in Institutional CareComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This book explores the experiences of children in foster care, shedding light on the emotional and social challenges they face. Suitable for ages 9-12, it presents the topic with sensitivity and includes multiple perspectives to encourage understanding and empathy. Parents should be aware that the book addresses institutional care and family dynamics realistically but without graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Family Change Emotional: Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

105 pages
ISBN
9780737745146
Pages
105
Publisher
Greenhaven Publishing
Published
2009
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

ChildrenInstitutional CareFoster Home CareChildren, Institutional Care