Healing the wounds of childhood
Dennis J. McGuire
Healing the wounds of childhood
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Recovery Guide for Adult Children of Dysfunctional Families
by Dennis J. McGuire
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
Have you ever wondered how someone can heal after growing up in a family full of pain and confusion? Imagine a journey through six important steps that help people find hope and strength again. But what challenges will they face along the way?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book explores the difficult journey of adult children recovering from dysfunctional family backgrounds. It presents six stages of healing based on consolidated research, offering readers a hopeful but realistic look at recovery. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book addresses complex emotional themes with sensitivity and reassurance.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 3 — ModerateReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0399516158
- Pages
- 176
- Publisher
- Perigee Trade
- Published
- 1990
- Type
- Fiction