Helping children cope with death

Hannelore Wass, Charles A. Corr

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Helping children cope with death

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Guidelines and Resources

by Hannelore Wass, Charles A. Corr

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 6th 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

Here’s a secret: everyone, even kids, wonders what happens when someone dies and how to feel better afterward. This story shares real thoughts and feelings about loss that many don’t talk about — but that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Children and DeathEmotional HealingFamilySupport & Guidance

Quick Assessment

This book offers thoughtful guidance to help children aged 9-12 understand and cope with death. It includes perspectives from children, advice for parents and educators, and resources for further support. The content is gentle and appropriate for middle-grade readers navigating complex emotions around loss.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

253 pages
ISBN
9780891163695
Pages
253
Publisher
Old Tfi Soc Sci
Published
1984
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Children and DeathAbstractsAttitude to DeathChild PsychologyDeathAudiovisual Aids