Immigration and the Family

Alan Booth, Ann C. Crouter, Nancy Landale

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Immigration and the Family

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Research and Policy on U.S. Immigrants

by Alan Booth, Ann C. Crouter, Nancy Landale

Reading Level 7 12LN Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 happens when families move to a new country and everything feels so different? Imagine trying to fit in at school while your family adjusts to new traditions and challenges. How do you hold onto who you are when everything around you changes?

Themes

MulticulturalFamilyEducationPsychologyDevelopmental

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores the immigrant family experience, focusing on the emotional and social challenges children face as they adapt to new cultural environments. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses themes of family dynamics, identity, and developmental psychology, making it a thoughtful read for young readers learning about multiculturalism and change.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LN — Light — Neutral
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Family Change
Data confidence: standard

Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

318 pages
ISBN
9780805821536
Pages
318
Publisher
Psychology Press
Published
1997
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Education

Subjects

EducationMulticultural EducationFamily & RelationshipsPsychologyDevelopmentalChildPsychotherapySocial PsychologyMovementsSocial ScienceAnthropologyCultural & SocialEmigration & ImmigrationChildren's Studies