In and out of care

Mike Fisher, Mike Fisher (Social worker), David Phillips

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In and out of care

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Experiences of Children, Parents, and Social Workers

by Mike Fisher, Mike Fisher (Social worker), David Phillips

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

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

This book reveals what really happens when kids move in and out of care, sharing stories straight from those who lived it. You'll discover how family, hope, and tough choices shape their journeys—and why every voice matters.

Themes

Quick Assessment

In and Out of Care offers an insightful exploration of the child care system in Great Britain through the real experiences of children, parents, and social workers. Written for middle-grade readers, it presents honest perspectives on family life, care entry, and leaving care, making it suitable for ages 9-12 with some emotional depth related to institutional care.

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

Emotional: Loss & Grief Emotional: Family Change Social: Institutional Care
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

154 pages
ISBN
9780713453409
Pages
154
Publisher
Free Association Books
Published
1986
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

ChildrenInstitutional CareGreat BritainDay Care CentersChildren, Institutional Care, Great BritainFürsorgeerziehung

Places

Great Britain