Foster care
Debra Bloom
Foster care
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Debra Bloom
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
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 — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780737745146
- Pages
- 105
- Publisher
- Greenhaven Publishing
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction