Learning to listen

Pat Vaughan

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Learning to listen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Book by Mothers for Mothers of Hearing-impaired Children

by Pat Vaughan

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Here’s a secret: some kids hear the world differently, and they have amazing stories to tell. Imagine what it’s like to learn, play, and grow when sounds don’t always reach you the way they do others. But that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction book offers insights into the experiences of deaf children through the voices of mothers who share their challenges and advice on raising a deaf child. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively explores themes of hearing impairment and education, providing a thoughtful perspective to help children understand and appreciate diversity in communication.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

155 pages
ISBN
088770221X
Pages
155
Publisher
Don Mills, Ont. : New Press
Published
1976
Type
Nonfiction

Genres

Subjects

Deaf ChildrenEducationHearing Impaired Children