How to get it together when your parents are coming apart
Arlene Kramer Richards
How to get it together when your parents are coming apart
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Arlene Kramer Richards
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
Some kids think their parents' fights mean everything is falling apart, but what if you could learn to stay strong no matter what? This story shows how you can find your own way through family storms and still hold onto hope. Understanding this can change everything about how you see your family.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fiction book offers practical insight and emotional support for children facing their parents' marital difficulties and divorce. Suitable for ages 9-12, it gently explores the challenges of family change while encouraging resilience and understanding. Parents should note it addresses sensitive family topics with care, making it a valuable resource for children navigating these experiences.
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
- 055311378X
- Pages
- 171
- Publisher
- Bantam
- Published
- 1977
- Type
- Fiction