Growing up Psychic
Chip Coffey
Growing up Psychic
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
My Story of Not Just Surviving but Thriving--and How Others Like Me Can, Too
by Chip Coffey
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 you had a secret power no one else could see? Imagine being able to sense things others can't and learning how to control that gift. This book reveals the surprising truth about growing up psychic and why understanding these powers matters to everyone.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Growing Up Psychic by Chip Coffey offers a unique perspective on children with psychic abilities, blending personal experience with practical advice. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses the challenges psychic children face, including misunderstanding and misdiagnosis, and provides guidance for parents and professionals. The book handles the topic with care but explores complex themes around psychic phenomena and its impact on young minds.
Why we rated Growing up Psychic 11MT
Growing up Psychic is written at a Level 6 reading level across 256 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Growing up Psychic works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Growing up Psychic as 11MT ("Moderate — Thematic") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Growing up Psychic explores coming of age, psychic trauma, family, mental health, and social justice — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about coming of age, psychic trauma, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11MT — Moderate — ThematicLight 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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780307956743
- Pages
- 256
- Publisher
- Harmony
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction